Crime, Law and Justice

A truck driver from Florida has pleaded no contest to charges stemming from a 2016 crash in western Nebraska that killed six people, including a family of five from Minnesota.
Ex-cop Noor returns to court, but no plea in Ruszczyk killing
Mohamed Noor's attorneys asked to work with prosecutors to schedule future court hearings. The Tuesday morning hearing was over after just a few minutes.
Court to hear challenge to Winona County's sand mining ban
Minnesota Sands LLC, which holds extensive mineral rights in southeastern Minnesota, is challenging the legality before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Illinois counties declare 'sanctuary' status for gun owners
The resolutions are meant to put the Democratic-controlled Legislature on notice that if it passes a host of gun bills, including new age restrictions for certain weapons, a bump stock ban and size limit for gun magazines, the counties might bar their employees from enforcing the new laws.
Police hope for new DNA leads in Zodiac Killer case
The case has confounded police in California for 50 years. But officials are optimistic they can use DNA databases, like the one used to arrest the Golden State Killer suspect, to identify the infamous killer.
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.