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Crime, Law and Justice

Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe

Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 2014-15, The Associated Press has learned.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin to be tried separately in Floyd case

Chauvin to be tried separately in Floyd case

Citing COVID-19 restrictions, the judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd says Derek Chauvin will be tried months before the three other officers are scheduled to go on trial. 
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis police Lt. Bob Kroll moves up retirement to end of January

Minneapolis police Lt. Bob Kroll moves up retirement to end of January

Kroll attracted support from his union, but also withering criticism from those who sought reform of the Minneapolis department and accountability of officers accused of brutality or were involved in fatal incidents.
by MPR News Staff

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How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol

How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol

As researchers gave the online video and photos closer scrutiny, they produced forensic evidence that has identified those involved.
by Greg Myre

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Records show fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover

Records show fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover

The evidence gives lie to claims that the violence was perpetrated by left-wing antifa activists rather than supporters of the president. An FBI official says investigators have seen "no indication" antifa activists were disguised as Trump supporters during the Capitol riot.
by The Associated Press

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