Crime, Law and Justice

3 men indicted on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing
Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and William Bryan all face charges of attempted kidnapping and hate crimes in the death of Arbery, a Black man gunned down while on a run last year.
For Minneapolis activists, guilty verdict just the start of a long journey toward justice
The racial justice movement spurred by the killing of George Floyd doesn’t end with last week’s murder conviction of Derek Chauvin. Proponents of change in the city where Floyd died under Chauvin’s knee say their work is just beginning.
Judge delays public release of bodycam footage of Andrew Brown Jr.'s death
Judge Jeffrey Foster ordered law enforcement to disclose videos to Brown's family within 10 days but blocked public release until an investigation of the shooting is complete in 30 to 45 days.
National Guard presence during Chauvin trial cost $25M
Roughly 3,500 members, about one-quarter of the full Minnesota National Guard, were brought into the Twin Cities during Derek Chauvin’s trial to watch over key buildings and respond if demonstrations devolved into something more severe.
Both sides claim victory in complicated PolyMet court ruling
Both sides claimed victory Wednesday after the state Supreme Court issued a complex ruling over state permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The justices affirmed a lower court’s decision to reverse the critical “permit to mine” for the $1 billion project.
Federal investigators search Rudy Giuliani's apartment
The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
Police say a tip from staff at a local store led investigators to a 22-year-old Moorhead man, who was booked Tuesday night on suspicion of felony harassment and criminal damage to property.
Chauvin juror: After intense trial, verdict was 'easy part'
Brandon Mitchell told a TV interviewer there were days he didn’t know how he could keep returning to watch footage of George Floyd dying in police custody under Derek Chauvin’s knee. "I didn't see any remorse,” he said of Chauvin’s demeanor in court.
MN lawmakers OK security aid amid police conduct standoff
The Minnesota House and Senate have approved an $8 million bill that covers the expense of the security buildup in the Twin Cities around the trial of Derek Chauvin and the presidential inauguration. Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz, say they still want more accountability measures for police.
Chauvin sentencing pushed back to June 25
Sentencing for former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death has been pushed back to June 25, according to online court records.