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Crime, Law and Justice

What lies ahead in the Mohamed Noor case?

What lies ahead in the Mohamed Noor case?

MPR's Mike Mulcahy talked with three guests about the legal angles in the Mohamed Noor case &mdash: and how infrequently police officers are found guilty of murder or manslaughter for the on-duty killing of civilians.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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2 alleged Bloomington mosque bombers waive initial court hearing

2 alleged Bloomington mosque bombers waive initial court hearing

Michael Hari, leader of the White Rabbit Militia, and one of his alleged accomplices, came before an Illinois judge Wednesday but waived their right to call witnesses and question the government's case in a preliminary hearing.
by Matt Sepic

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Witnesses: Boko Haram returns Nigerian kidnapped schoolgirls

Boko Haram extremists returned almost all of the 110 girls abducted from their Nigeria boarding school a month ago with an ominous warning, witnesses said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Neighbors, activists gather to remember Ruszczyk after charges announced in her death

Neighbors, activists gather to remember Ruszczyk after charges announced in her death

Ruszczyk was shot and killed by Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor as he and his partner responded to her 911 call. Ruszczyk, 40, had called to report what she thought was a sexual assault behind her house. Noor was charged in her death on Tuesday.
by Peter Cox

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Former Mpls. cop Noor released from jail in Ruszczyk shooting case

Former Mpls. cop Noor released from jail in Ruszczyk shooting case

Mohamed Noor's first court appearance Wednesday came with a packed crowd and heavy security. He faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk after responding to her 911 call last July.
by Jon Collins

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Can prosecutors get a conviction in case against Mohamed Noor?

Can prosecutors get a conviction in case against Mohamed Noor?

The Ohio researcher referenced by Hennepin County Prosecutor Michael Freeman Tuesday has found most officers charged with murder are not convicted of the crime.
by Chris Graves

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A thump, a flash and a shot: What happened the night Justine Ruszczyk was killed

A thump, a flash and a shot: What happened the night Justine Ruszczyk was killed

The events that led to charges against former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor unfolded quickly on the night of July 15, 2017, according to the criminal complaint released Tuesday by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.
by Riham Feshir

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