Crime, Law and Justice

April 16, 2019 12:01 AM

Noor trial: Prosecution raps police supervisor who shut off bodycam

Sgt. Shannon Barnette has emerged as a key figure in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who faces murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 15, 2019 7:20 PM

Trump ups his attacks with Mueller report due Thursday

As Washington counts down the final hours until publication of the redacted special counsel report -- now expected Thursday -- Trump stepped up his attacks Monday in an effort to undermine potential disclosures on Russia, his 2016 campaign and the aftermath.

by Associated Press

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April 15, 2019 5:15 PM

Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli plead not guilty in college cheating scandal

Giannulli and Loughlin are accused of paying $500,000 in bribes arranged by admissions consultant Rick Singer to get their daughters admitted to USC as crew recruits, despite not being rowers.

by Laurel Wamsley

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April 15, 2019 12:33 PM

In Minnesota, federal enforcers are led by women

MPR News Host Angela Davis interviews the women leading some of the top federal law-enforcement agencies in Minnesota about their priorities, emerging threats and how they want to work with Minnesotans.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 15, 2019 11:54 AM

Charges: Man who threw child off MOA 3rd floor wanted to kill

Prosecutors say Emmanuel Aranda, now charged with attempted murder, told police he had come to the mall Thursday intending to kill an adult, but that it did not "work out" and so Friday he chose the boy instead.

by MPR News Staff

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April 15, 2019 12:00 AM

Noor trial: Chief says no talk of thump on squad after Ruszczyk shot

Prosecutors are expected to call more witnesses in the trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor, ranging from use-of-force experts to his former partner, who witnessed the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 14, 2019 4:45 PM

Child injured at Mall of America 'continuing to fight his courageous battle'

An online fundraiser for the boy has raised more than $550,000. Meanwhile, formal charges may be filed against the suspect on Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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April 14, 2019 10:40 AM

Wait nearly over for release of (almost) full Mueller report

After a letter detailing the special counsel's principal findings -- which the GOP saw as a vindication for Trump -- the attorney general is expected to release the lengthy report, with redactions.