Crime, Law and Justice

The case went to the jury on Monday after closing arguments by the prosecution and defense. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to University of Minnesota Law School professor JaneAnne Murray to learn more about the charges the jury is considering.
Evangelical Christians are a powerful force in America. For decades, conservative politicians have claimed the so-called moral majority. Can Democrats change that?
Warrior training is making headlines in Minnesota, after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey banned it. What is it and why is it controversial?
Authorities look at synagogue shooting suspect's social media posts
Authorities said the suspect, who had no previous contact with law enforcement, may face a hate crime charge in addition to homicide charges when he's arraigned later this week. He was being held without bail, and it was unclear if he had an attorney.
Noor trial: Closing arguments done, case goes to jury
Prosecutors and defense attorneys finished their closing arguments Monday in the trial of Mohamed Noor, leaving jurors to decide the fate of the ex-Minneapolis officer charged in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
Worshippers pulled children to safety, came face to face with attacker
When gunfire erupted inside a Southern California synagogue on the last day of Passover, Shimon Abitbul recalls he immediately placed his 2-year-old grandson on the floor and waited for a break in the shooting to grab the boy and sprint away.
As NRA leadership fight spills into public, N.Y. attorney general opens investigation
Oliver North's decision to step aside from his NRA leadership role comes amid infighting within the group and follows a number of articles from The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times detailing allegations of financial mismanagement by senior NRA officials.
1 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Calif. synagogue during Passover
Officials said at a news conference that a white man entered Chabad of Poway, northeast of San Diego, on Saturday and opened fire on worshippers with an assault weapon. The 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident.