Crime, Law and Justice

Ex-Trump aide Papadopoulos, 1st charged in Russia probe, sentenced to 14 days
Donald Trump's former campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos was sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI about his connections to Russian operatives in 2016.
Police raid home of New Jersey couple who raised $400,000 for homeless man
The seemingly heartwarming story has taken an unpleasant turn, with the once homeless man suing his would-be benefactors, saying they stole most of the money raised in a GoFundMe campaign.
Garnett sues accountant over $77 million lost to wealth manager
Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.
Workers file civil lawsuit against Husky Energy
Contract workers are suing Husky Energy in Douglas County Circuit Court for injuries they received in an explosion at the company's oil refinery this year.
Jury fines man $1 for punching Charlottesville rally organizer
When "Unite the Right" organizer Jason Kessler attempted to hold a news conference after a woman was killed protesting his rally, an angry group shouted him down — and one man threw a punch.
The two men pleaded guilty in Hennepin County to possessing and planning to sell about 6 pounds of heroin. They were both sentenced to 65 months in prison, according to a news release from Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.
Prosecutors point to 'prior acts of recklessness and indifference' while Noor was an officer
Prosecutors are pointing to past incidents involving former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in their effort to quash the dismissal of murder and manslaughter charges against him.
Augsburg professor won't be deported, for now
The Board of Immigration Appeals granted Mzenga Wanyama an emergency stay as he waits for a decision regarding his asylum case.