Crime, Law and Justice

Photos: After walking 1,000 miles, Alabama man reaches Floyd memorial in Minneapolis
After seeing video of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, Terry Willis felt compelled to do something to bring more attention to racial injustice. So the Alabama man started walking — and on Sunday, he reached the Floyd memorial site at 38th and Chicago.
A powerful chief justice and unexpected splits: 6 takeaways from the Supreme Court term
From abortion to religion to immigration, the recent court term featured just about every flashpoint in American law. Here are the highlights, including the influence of Chief Justice John Roberts.
Mueller defends Russia probe, says Stone remains a felon
Former special counsel Robert Mueller wrote that the Russia probe was of “paramount importance” and asserted that a Trump ally, Roger Stone, “remains a convicted felon, and rightly so" despite the president's decision to commute his prison sentence.
'Unprecedented, historic corruption': Romney criticizes Trump's decision to commute Stone's sentence
The president's decision to grant clemency to his longtime friend drew vehement criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Republicans largely kept silent, with one notable exception: Sen. Mitt Romney.
Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities
The federal government has denied a request from the state of Minnesota for a disaster declaration and accompanying financial support, to help clean up and repair fire damage from unrest following the police killing of George Floyd.
Trump commutes sentence of longtime friend and adviser Roger Stone
The president has used his clemency power to spare Stone a prison sentence following his conviction in a federal court. It's the latest official intercession in a case involving a friend of Trump.
Task force designed to guide changes for Minneapolis police
Mayor Jacob Frey said that achieving transformational change will require a team effort and the experts and advocates on the task force will deliver “innovative policies and a wholly-new approach to public safety.”
Guard mobilized quickly, adjusted on fly for Floyd unrest
More than 7,100 Minnesota National Guard members were pressed into duty for a mission unlike any other in Minneapolis after George Floyd was killed. The Guard’s commander offered an inside look at the mission to state lawmakers Thursday.
Police viewed less favorably, but few want to 'defund' them, survey finds
A poll conducted in mid-June found that most respondents thought police officers should be held legally accountable for misconduct. But few respondents favored cutting funding for law enforcement.