Crime, Law and Justice

Chauvin trial: Case goes to the jury; deliberations begin
Derek Chauvin’s fate is now in the hands of 12 jurors who must decide if the ex-Minneapolis police officer acted reasonably in his use of force to restrain and subdue George Floyd last May, or if his actions killed Floyd.
Lawmakers tussle over public safety practices as Chauvin verdict nears
All eyes will be on jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin murder trial next week. State leaders expect a verdict to prompt renewed debate over the state’s approach to law enforcement and protests that can escalate into chaos.
Burnsville police fatally shoot man suspected in armed carjacking
A man is dead after being shot by police in Burnsville on Sunday afternoon, with authorities saying the man repeatedly fired a gun at officers before police returned fire.
Critics say Chauvin defense 'weaponized' stigma for Black Americans with addiction
Derek Chauvin's defense has suggested George Floyd's drug use might have made him more "volatile" and unpredictable, justifying the use of force. Critics say Floyd needed health care and compassion.
Shots fired at National Guard members in Minneapolis; two injured
Two Minnesota National Guard members on duty in the Twin Cities suffered minor injuries early Sunday after being fired at in what authorities said was a drive-by shooting in Minneapolis.
Three people were killed and two were seriously wounded in a shooting at a busy tavern in southeastern Wisconsin early Sunday, sheriff's officials said.
Authorities: After police seized shotgun, FedEx shooter legally bought rifles used in shooting
The former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis legally purchased the two assault rifles used in the attack despite red flag laws designed to prevent that, police said.
Seventh night of protests in Brooklyn Center ends without confrontation
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Saturday for a seventh night of protests over the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright, as fallout continued from a police crackdown on protesters and journalists the previous night.