Crime, Law and Justice

MN authorities look for former Canadian reservist linked to right-wing extremist group
The Winnipeg Free Press linked Patrik Mathews to a right-wing extremist group known as “The Base.” The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say Mathews is not facing any criminal charges and consider the case a missing-person investigation.
Michigan State University to pay $4.5 million fine over Larry Nassar scandal
For decades Nassar, a university doctor, sexually abused female patients under the guise of medical treatment. Now, the Department of Education is punishing the school for its "abhorrent" response.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says her work keeps her going
Ginsburg, who is now 86, finished a round of radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer in late August and told the audience of 15,000-plus people of all ages that “my work keeps me going.”
Victim of Brock Turner sexual assault reveals her identity
Chanel Miller introduced herself to the public Tuesday ahead of the release of her memoir, Know My Name, later in the month. The lenient sentence handed to Turner in 2016 prompted a public outcry.
Details emerge of fatal police shooting of Isak Aden in Eagan
Newly released police records provide more details about what led up to the fatal shooting of Aden by officers in July. Aden’s family members say those records show that police were not justified in using lethal force.
A group of African-American students sued Eastern Carver County Schools this week after a string of incidents at Chaska High School and other schools. The students allege they were called “monkey” by their white peers and were subject to physical assault and death threats because of their skin color.
Man who threw child at MOA now appealing guilty plea
Emmanuel Aranda, the man who pleaded guilty to throwing a child over a third floor balcony at the Mall of America is now appealing his conviction.