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Crime, Law and Justice

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits

Lawyers for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine and state regulators urged the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday to defer to the judgment of the state Department of Natural Resources and reinstate three critical permits for the project.
by The Associated Press

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FBI agent: Groups discussed kidnapping Virginia governor

FBI agent: Groups discussed kidnapping Virginia governor

An FBI agent testified during a court hearing in Michigan that members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio.
by The Associated Press

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Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Are today’s judges mere “politicians in robes?” This program reconstructs the wild history of how we got into this dilemma, which has left bitter feelings on all sides. What effect does this have on the functioning of our democracy?
by MPR News Staff

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MPR News wins national Murrow Award for Noor trial coverage

MPR News wins national Murrow Award for Noor trial coverage

The team of reporters and editors took the large market award for continuing coverage for the trial of Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by MPR News Staff

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Many firsts at confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett

Many firsts at confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett

The hearings, which start on Monday, begin against the backdrop of early voting that has begun in many states and just 22 days before Election Day.
by Nina Totenberg

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Security guard jailed in deadly shooting at Denver protests

A private security guard working for a local TV station was jailed for investigation of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of another man during dueling right- and left-wing protests in downtown Denver, police said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Senators weigh COVID risk for hearing on Supreme Court nominee Barrett

Senators weigh COVID risk for hearing on Supreme Court nominee Barrett

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism” as the split Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick to cement a conservative court majority before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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