Crime, Law and Justice

St. Cloud police investigate deer carcasses left on vehicles
Police said they considered whether the two vehicles were chosen because their owners are Somali-American, but said that nothing visible on the vehicles would have identified the race of either car's owner.
Federal appellate court hears from woman who accused Derrick Rose of sexual assault
Derrick Rose is a star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But a woman who accuses him of sexual assault brings his past under scrutiny. NPR host Rachel Martin speaks with Clinton Yates, a columnist for The Undefeated.
Police in many U.S. cities fail to track murdered, missing indigenous women
Seattle-based researchers examined the disappearances and murders of Native American women in 71 U.S. cities. They found information on 506 documented cases — and huge, troubling gaps in the data.
Judge allows Mueller case against Russian company to proceed
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a special counsel indictment against a Russian company accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential election.
Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi's killing
Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor announced Thursday he's recommended the death penalty for five suspects charged with ordering and carrying out the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer, arrested on allegations of domestic violence
Avenatti was booked Wednesday on felony domestic violence charges a day after police took a report of the alleged incident. He was released on $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the allegations.
Prosecutors say Shakopee's former schools chief Rod Thompson used his position of authority to solicit a construction company to make renovations at his home, pay for personal travel and attend sporting events.
FBI report shows 17 percent spike in hate crimes in 2017
The annual report shows there were more than 7,100 reported hate crimes last year. There were increases in attacks motivated by racial bias, religious bias and because of a victim's sexual orientation.