Crime, Law and Justice

The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
Gov. mansion gate-smasher ruled incompetent to stand trial
A Ramsey County judge will instead refer him to be evaluated for civil commitment. At the time of the incident, the man said he had medical problems and was tired of "all the electricity" under his skin.
St. Paul cop who kicked man indicted for excessive force
The indictment, sought by the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, includes one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, which carries a maximum 10 years in prison.
Federal watchdog finds government ignored emoluments clause with Trump hotel
The Inspector General for the General Services Administration, said that agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Trump won the 2016 election.
Closs family: Appreciate sympathy from suspect's father
The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by the suspect's father.
Complaint in Closs case could be road map for prosecution
One defense attorney wondered if the complaint, which focused almost entirely on Jayme Closs' abduction and her escape, was "designed to send a signal to the defense that the evidence against their client is overwhelming."
Feds list what they call Manafort lies but few details visible in blacked out filing
The special counsel's office wants a judge to consider Manafort's plea agreement void after what the government calls false statements; Manafort argues he didn't breach his deal.