Crime, Law and Justice

Children's Theatre drops claim against assault survivor for court costs
Days after starting proceedings to collect nearly $300,000 from a former student who was sexually assaulted by a staff member, Children's Theatre on Friday reversed course and apologized.
Noor's attorneys ask for no prison time
Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor plan to ask the court for a lenient sentence — no prison time, or if that's not granted, less time than what sentencing guidelines call for.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, community groups and the courts host the annual Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution Day on Saturday. People with minor warrants from all across the state may be able to get them cleared.
A Gustavus student is suing Trump over climate change
Nathan Baring, a 19-year-old Minnesota college student, is a plaintiff in the landmark Juliana v. United States climate change lawsuit. Oral arguments are set for Tuesday in a federal appeals court.
R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago
Prosecutors in Chicago have charged R&B singer R. Kelly with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Under watch, ex-offenders reenter prison's revolving door
People who have been incarcerated in Minnesota prisons are often locked up again -- not for committing new crimes, but for smaller offenses related to the conditions of their probation.
Harvey Kneifl said his wife had Parkinson's disease, which caused her to have dementia. He says he stabbed her with a knife to save her from a life of pain and suffering.