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Crime, Law and Justice

Equifax says 2.4 million more people were impacted by huge 2017 breach

Equifax says 2.4 million more people were impacted by huge 2017 breach

This announcement brings the total number impacted by the massive hack to about 148 million people, and renews lawmakers' scrutiny of the company's response to the data theft.

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Rep. Ellison meets with Minneapolis students to discuss gun violence

Rep. Ellison meets with Minneapolis students to discuss gun violence

"They're passionate, they're well-informed, and they don't know that it 'can't be done,'" Ellison said. "They don't recognize the limitations adults see so often."
by Nina Moini

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Snowmobiler faces murder charge in death of child on Chisago Lake

A Chisago County grand jury brought the third-degree murder charge against Eric Joseph Coleman, who prosecutors say was drunk on Jan. 26 when he crashed into an 8-year-old boy who was ice fishing with his family.
by MPR News Staff

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Parkland shooting suspect: A story of red flags, ignored

Parkland shooting suspect: A story of red flags, ignored

Friends, family and neighbors were aware of the man now accused of killing 17 people. So were two sheriff's departments and the FBI. Despite all the warnings, nothing was done to intervene.
by Joel Rose and Brakkton Booker

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Sherman Alexie apologizes amid sexual misconduct allegations

Sherman Alexie apologizes amid sexual misconduct allegations

"Over the years, I have done things that have harmed other people, including those I love most deeply," the author said in a statement. "To those whom I have hurt, I genuinely apologize. I am so sorry."
by The Associated Press

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A brief history of the AR-15

A brief history of the AR-15

The semi-automatic rifle has been in wide circulation for more than a half-century. In recent years, gunmen have used AR-15-style weapons to carry out many of the country's worst mass shootings.
by Greg Myre

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St. Cloud Diocese to file for bankruptcy after abuse claims

A three-year window that lifted the statute of limitations on past allegations of clergy abuse in Minnesota ended in May 2016. The diocese received 74 civil claims during that time.
by The Associated Press

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Newly released videos show Mpls. cop shooting at car

The Hennepin County Attorney's office released several videos Wednesday that show a Minneapolis police officer shooting at a car full of people.
by Peter Cox

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Mpls. abuse case: What we know now

Mpls. abuse case: What we know now

The abuse and neglect case pending against the parents of two developmentally delayed 21-year-old twins disturbed even the prosecutor, who called their home a "house of horrors." Here is what we know to date.
by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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