Crime, Law and Justice

State Department files show Giuliani, Pompeo contact before Ukraine ambassador's exit
The talks took place near the time Giuliani and two of his associates were trying to push U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch out of her post in Kyiv. They pull Pompeo closer to the center of the crusade to oust Yovanovitch.
Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'
The family of the 5-year-old boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in April says he is back in school and "walking perfectly."
Woman detained in hospital for weeks joins lawsuit against New Hampshire
She was detained for 20 days because she couldn't get a court hearing. She couldn't get a hearing because they are available only to people in psychiatric beds, and the state's psychiatric facilities are full.
Chief Axtell testifies for prosecution in excessive force trial of St. Paul officer
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell testified Friday in the federal trial of officer Brett Palkowitsch, charged with excessive force for kicking a man while he was being bitten by a police dog in 2016. Frank Baker was unarmed and seriously injured during the incident.
The BCA says a 29-year-old Duluth man and a 35-year-old Chicago man were arrested Thursday in Duluth following an undercover operation. The agents say they seized about 80 grams of what is believed to be pure fentanyl powder — enough amount to kill more than 26,000 people, the BCA spokesperson says.
A Clearwater County sheriff’s deputy is facing felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old high school student.
Israeli prime minister Netanyahu to be indicted on corruption charges
It's a massive blow for the longtime leader, who has been fighting to keep his job after two inconclusive elections this year. He is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Former St. Cloud school employee charged with stealing from student groups
A bookkeeper at the school told investigators she would deposit checks from a student activities fund and take cash whenever she needed it. She planned to pay it back, but resigned when she knew she wouldn't be able to.