Crime, Law and Justice

Panel: MN cops must change how they handle sex assault cases
The attorney general's working group on sexual assaults was established after reporting by the Star Tribune revealed a widespread lack of response from the criminal justice system to reports and victims of sexual assault.
Trump Foundation to dissolve amid New York AG's investigation
The New York attorney general's office detailed what it called "a shocking pattern of illegality" and said the foundation's decision to shutter was "an important victory for the rule of law."
Federal judge delays Flynn sentencing hearing
In a stinging rebuke, a federal judge lashed out at President Donald Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn during his sentencing hearing Tuesday, saying "I can't hide my disgust, my disdain" at his crime of lying to the FBI.
Grief, healing, hope for family of kids hurt in playground crash
Three of their children were gravely injured by a fleeing driver; a fourth was born with a life-threatening condition, all since June. Nicolle and Kyle Peltier, though, say their family is on the mend, and they've chosen love over hate.
The husband of a Roseville home day care provider has been found guilty of sexually assaulting three girls cared for at the site.
Law enforcement agencies boost efforts to diversify ranks
Over the weekend, the State Patrol held one of its recruiting events for women. It comes at a time when agencies across the state are redoubling recruitment efforts because fewer people are applying to become officers.
Protests grip Hungary in response to overtime measure
The new law allows employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime -- but employers can delay payment for up to three years.
New job hope for adults in drug and alcohol recovery
Many in recovery go long periods without work, and face stigma against addiction. A new hiring site, just for job seekers in recovery, aims to change that.
Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump
With a number of probes moving closer to the Oval Office, President Trump and his attorney unleashed a fresh series of attacks Sunday on the investigators, questioning their integrity while categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with the special counsel.