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Crime, Law and Justice

Mueller's office says BuzzFeed report inaccurate

Mueller's office says BuzzFeed report inaccurate

Spokesperson Peter Carr says, "BuzzFeed's description of specific statements to the Special Counsel's Office, and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office, regarding Michael Cohen's Congressional testimony are not accurate."
by Associated Press

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Former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 81 months in prison for 2014 murder

Former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 81 months in prison for 2014 murder

The 2014 shooting was captured on an infamous video that showed McDonald, who was carrying a knife with a three-inch blade, walking away from Van Dyke just before the officer shot him 16 times.
by Michael Lansu

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Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Jake T. Patterson's alleged admission to police that he killed James and Denise Closs and abducted their 13-year-old daughter Jayme doesn't make it an open-and-shut case, legal observers say.
by Brandt Williams

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GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

Concerned about the paperwork pressures on Minnesota's special education teachers, state senators on Thursday offered bipartisan legislation that they said would reduce those paperwork demands by up to 52 hours per student.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Chicago cops found not guilty of attempting to cover up Laquan McDonald case

Chicago cops found not guilty of attempting to cover up Laquan McDonald case

The officers were charged with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct for allegedly exaggerating the threat the 17-year-old posed to officers.
by Patrick Smith and Michael Lansu

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On day Jayme escaped, suspect sought job -- with dodgy resume

On day Jayme escaped, suspect sought job -- with dodgy resume

The Wisconsin man suspected of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents apparently applied for a job online the day that Jayme escaped, calling himself an "honest guy" even though his resume contains inaccuracies about his work experience.
by Associated Press

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