Crime, Law and Justice

Couple found in Mexico after being charged in connection with arson after Floyd's killing
A couple from Rochester, Minn., wanted on federal arson charges connected to last spring’s riots that followed the police killing of George Floyd, was apprehended in Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Minneapolis has announced.
Minneapolis beefs up security before trial in Floyd's death
State and local law enforcement leader said Wednesday they’re ready to keep the peace and protect people’s free speech rights during the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. But “we will arrest anybody who breaks the law,” the Hennepin County sheriff said.
A 56-year-old Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to receiving more than $1.2 million in loans in a fraud scheme involving federal programs offering help for coronavirus-related losses.
Company agrees not to place guards at Minnesota voting sites
A Tennessee company that had been advertising for security guards to monitor the 2020 election in Minnesota and then backed away from the idea must follow certain provisions in the future as part of a settlement agreement in federal court. 
Court revives lawsuit over Minnesota family's 2015 killing
Relatives of Brian Short had sued Park Nicollet health system, alleging that doctors did not do enough to treat Short’s mental illness before he fatally shot his wife, their children and himself in 2015.
To understand police reform, law professor volunteered to join the force
For four years, Rosa Brooks carried a badge and a gun and worked a minimum of 24 hours a month for the D.C. police — all on a voluntary basis. She writes about her experiences in “Tangled Up in Blue.”