Crime, Law and Justice

Kennedy relative's murder conviction vacated, new trial ordered
Michael Skakel will get a new trial after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled his attorney failed to adequately represent him. Skakel's aunt is the widow of Robert F. Kennedy.
Gov. Dayton pushes proposals to promote school safety
Minnesota's governor is seeking more funds for counselors, police and mental health programs. He also urged the Legislature to act on gun control measures.
Mom found dead with 3 kids may have struggled with finances
Police discovered Astra Volk, 35, and her children, 14-year-old Tyler Talmage, 10-year-old Aidan Talmage and 6-year-old Arianna Talmage at their home in Grand Forks after a school requested a welfare check Thursday morning.
Investigators found a body of a male on a trail on the Red Lake Indian Reservation on April 28, with three shotgun shells nearby. People in the area reported hearing gunshots in the area.