Crime, Law and Justice

FBI: 2 agents killed, 3 wounded, suspect dead in Florida
Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three wounded Tuesday while serving a federal search warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida, authorities said.
Former boyfriend charged in slaying of St. Paul family
A 26-year-old St. Paul man is facing three murder counts after he admitted to police that he’d shot a woman and her two children on Saturday.
House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges
House Democrats say Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters "like a loaded cannon" at the U.S. Capitol. They made the argument in a legal brief Tuesday that makes their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office.
Super Bowl week helps 'shine a light' on human trafficking
High-profile events that draw out-of-town visitors are natural targets for human traffickers. The Super Bowl is no exception. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is among NFL players who have joined the International Justice Mission organization to help fight the atrocities.
Study: Killings surge in 2020 as pandemic, protests play roles
A study that looked at crime rates in 34 cities found a 30 percent spike in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019. Study leaders call for urgent action to improve relations with police and expand anti-violence initiatives. 
Trump names two lawyers to impeachment defense team
Former President Donald Trump announced a new impeachment legal defense team Sunday, one day after it was revealed that he had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys with just over a week to go before his Senate trial.
Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down mass vaccination site in Los Angeles
One of the largest vaccination sites in the country temporarily shut down Saturday because dozen of protesters blocked the entrance. The protesters included members of anti-vaccine and far-right groups, the Los Angeles Times reported.