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Crime, Law and Justice

In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders

In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders

A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness harassment or an assault.
by Andrea Hsu

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Former residents of troubled youth facility receive settlement money

Former residents of troubled youth facility receive settlement money

The families of 17 kids settled their lawsuit against the owner of Mesabi Academy for $1.495 million, even as more treatment centers closed, forcing youth with mental health needs to wait months for care. 
by Tom Scheck

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Lawsuit over correction's handling of COVID-19 will proceed

A Ramsey County judge has ruled a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota can proceed against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Testimony from witnesses has been emotional in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. Host Angela Davis talks with local journalists about what stood out and invites listeners to share reactions. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

A man was charged Friday with murder and attempted murder in a shooting rampage at a Southern California office building that left four people dead, including a 9-year-old boy.
by The Associated Press

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Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

A Capitol Police officer has been killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. The suspect died at a hospital. 
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: MPD homicide chief says officers' use of force 'uncalled for'

Chauvin trial: MPD homicide chief says officers' use of force 'uncalled for'

“I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger, if that’s what they felt, and that’s what they would have to feel to be able to use that kind of force,” Lt. Richard Zimmerman said. He came upon the scene hours after George Floyd was killed in police custody.
by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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Explainer: Witnesses relive trauma, guilt over Floyd's death

Explainer: Witnesses relive trauma, guilt over Floyd's death

The first days of testimony at the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death have been dominated by the witnesses to his arrest and countless videos that forced them to relive the trauma of it all over again. What kind of support and legal protections do those witnesses have? A criminal law professor gives answers to the question and more.
by The Associated Press

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