Crime, Law and Justice

July 7, 2018 7:35 AM

Prosecutors to drop remaining cases against Inauguration Day protesters

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia has moved to dismiss all of the remaining cases related to demonstrations on Inauguration Day in January 2017.

by Maggie Penman

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July 6, 2018 5:48 PM

Sheriff: More psychiatric bed space needed so mentally ill don't sit in jail

The Department of Human Services says a massive increase in the number of people that the law requires DHS move from jails to treatment facilities has put a tremendous strain on the system.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 6, 2018 3:42 PM

Duluth council member takes on panhandling law

Laws against panhandling experienced a huge growth in the U.S. in the first half of the decade. Now, the city of Duluth is set to take on the issue of repealing its ban.

by Tom Crann

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July 6, 2018 1:40 PM

With more opioid use, people are more likely to get caught up in the justice system

A new study shows Americans with opioid addiction are more likely to have been arrested or convicted of a crime, suggesting a need to involve cops, courts and jails in treating addiction.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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July 6, 2018 1:09 PM

Suspect in Charlottesville car attack pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges

James Alex Fields Jr., accused of driving through a crowd of counterprotesters and killing one of them, told the judge that he had been treated for a range of mental health issues.

by Amy Held

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July 6, 2018 11:10 AM

Wisconsin high court sides with fired conservative professor

The 120-page ruling concluded that Marquette University breached its contract guaranteeing academic freedom with former professor John McAdams.

by Associated Press

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July 6, 2018 10:55 AM

Stamp-size mistake costs postal service $3.5 million

A Las Vegas sculptor's version of Lady Liberty mistakenly ended up on a U.S. Postal Service stamp. He won a lawsuit last week.

by Clare Lombardo

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July 6, 2018 9:09 AM

Falcon Heights to honor Philando Castile this weekend

The restoration and unity days include a candlelight vigil and community barbecue in honor of Castile, who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in July 2016.

by Jon Collins

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July 6, 2018 8:33 AM

Suspect in Minnesota girl's death released from prison

The 31-year-old man will be released while Missouri officials investigate new developments in the 2017 death of 16-year-old Savannah Leckie, according to a report.

by The Associated Press