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Crime, Law and Justice

Survey: 1 in 4 undergrad women at U of M reported sexual violence on campus

Survey: 1 in 4 undergrad women at U of M reported sexual violence on campus

The results come a few months after a report showing the number of sexual assault cases reported to Minnesota colleges and universities rose for the second straight year in 2017, but that fewer than half were investigated by schools.
by Tarkor Zehn

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Going to court? There’s a text to help you remember

Going to court? There’s a text to help you remember

People involved in most court cases in Minnesota can now sign up for text or email reminders for upcoming court dates.
by Jon Collins

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Hennepin County likely to require sheriff deputies to wear bodycam

Hennepin County likely to require sheriff deputies to wear bodycam

Hennepin County sheriff's deputies may soon start wearing body cameras. On Tuesday, a county board committee approved a body camera proposal which will get a final vote next week.
by Brandt Williams

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Drivers are hitting Minnesota State Patrol cars at record rate

Drivers are hitting Minnesota State Patrol cars at record rate

The Minnesota State Patrol says that more than 30 of its squads have been hit this year — the most since the agency started keeping track. The crashes underscore the need for drivers to steer clear, the patrol says.
by Tim Nelson

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Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman

Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman

The Forth Worth police chief said an officer who shot and killed a black woman in her home acted inappropriately and has resigned. It comes after Atatiana Jefferson's surviving family called for the man to be fired and charged.
by The Associated Press

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Jayme Closs: 'I feel stronger every day' 1 year after kidnapping

Jayme Closs: 'I feel stronger every day' 1 year after kidnapping

Through a statement issued Monday, Jayme Closs is thanking the public for their "kindness and concern" a day before the one-year anniversary of her abduction and the killing of her parents.

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Fort Worth officer kills woman in her bedroom during welfare check

Fort Worth officer kills woman in her bedroom during welfare check

Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was shot early Saturday morning after police in Texas responded to a neighbor's nonemergency call upon seeing her front door open. Community activists are demanding answers.
by Bobby Allyn

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Former Tower mayor pleads guilty to official misconduct

He was one of two officials accused of illegally ousting a newspaper publisher from a city commission.

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