Crime, Law and Justice

Steve Wynn resigns as head of Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations
The accusations against the 76-year-old billionaire who owns casinos in Las Vegas and the Chinese territory of Macau were first published last month by The Wall Street Journal.
MPR's Ground Level reporting on major issues
Some of Minnesota Public Radio's in-depth reporting on the major issues facing Minnesota, including a look at what Minnesotans really think.
Polish president signs bill giving jail time for implicating Poland in the Holocaust
The measure would make it illegal to accuse Poland of complicity in crimes committed by Nazi Germany. First, the controversial legislation will go to constitutional tribunal for review.
Man in critical condition after confrontation with police
A man is in critical condition after a confrontation with police on the 4900 block of Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Center Tuesday afternoon. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek said the man apparently had a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Dai Thao faces charges for unlawfully assisting an elderly voter
St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao is facing three criminal charges in connection with an incident at the polls in the November election.
Dispute over lieutenant governor job lands in court
A Ramsey County Judge heard arguments Tuesday in the legal challenge of Republican Michelle Fischbach's attempt to serve as both lieutenant governor and state senator.
Where does Trump's travel ban stand?
The Trump administration has revised and reissued its travel ban three times. The third and most recent iteration of this ban will go before the Supreme Court this spring.
Grand jury in Ruszczyk police shooting ready to hear cops' testimony
The grand jury is scheduled to begin its work Tuesday as prosecutors decide whether to charge officer Mohamed Noor in the July death of Justine Ruszczyk.
Americans in ISIS: Some 300 tried to join, 12 have returned to U.S.
Some have risen to senior positions, others died in the fighting and many remain unaccounted for, according to a report. Twelve returned, but none has carried out an attack on U.S. soil.