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Crime, Law and Justice

Gov. Walz deploys MN National Guard for Chauvin trial security

Gov. Walz deploys MN National Guard for Chauvin trial security

Gov. Tim Walz has issued an order authorizing the National Guard to respond in the event that high-profile trials spark civil unrest. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd, is scheduled to go on trial next month.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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After Noor ruling, prosecutors seek to reinstate third-degree murder charge against Chauvin

After Noor ruling, prosecutors seek to reinstate third-degree murder charge against Chauvin

Prosecutors want all four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd to get an additional charge of third-degree murder. The motion filed Thursday is based on an appeals court decision earlier this week tied to the case of another former Minneapolis police officer, Mohamed Noor, who was convicted in the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins

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Clash deepens over Chauvin trial security aid

Clash deepens over Chauvin trial security aid

Senate Republicans say they’re not on board with an advance fund to prepare for possible civil unrest during the trials of former Minneapolis police officers over George Floyd’s death. Instead, they’re seeking to push the cost burden to Minneapolis.
by Brian Bakst

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Wisconsin prosecutors seek Rittenhouse arrest, higher bond

Wisconsin prosecutors seek Rittenhouse arrest, higher bond

Wisconsin prosecutors have asked a judge for a new arrest warrant for an Illinois teen charged with fatally shooting two people during an anti-police protest in Kenosha in August.
by The Associated Press

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Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity

Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity

The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
by The Associated Press

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Security plan for Chauvin trial could hit bumps at Capitol

Security plan for Chauvin trial could hit bumps at Capitol

A plan to step up a law enforcement presence around the Derek Chauvin trial in George Floyd’s death is advancing, although Republicans are uncomfortable with it.
by Brian Bakst

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