Crime, Law and Justice

Prosecutors: St. Paul cops justified in killing man in August
Officers shot and killed William "Billy" Hughes on the front porch of his home after responding to a report of a man firing shots in the house. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi on Friday said the deadly force was warranted.
Officer Geoff Latsch has been with the department three years. Following the incident, he is on standard administrative leave.
For women runners, a trail of constant harassment
Women are regularly subjected to a disgusting array of male behavior, and sometimes physical assault, when they're out running. Many find it frustrating to be told they're the ones who need to change.
'We believe survivors': Demonstrators throng Capitol Hill to protest Kavanaugh
They came from as far as Alaska to march on the Supreme Court and a Senate office building. As Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote looms, the protesters lobbied the few remaining undecided senators.
7 law enforcement officers shot, 1 killed in South Carolina
The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.
Police won't investigate Ellison for abuse; cite conflict
The Minneapolis Police Department said Wednesday that it won't investigate domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison due to a conflict of interest.