Crime, Law and Justice

February 2, 2018 9:16 AM

Judge admonishes victims' dad who charged at Nassar in court

A father of three victims of Larry Nassar rushed toward and tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor during a sentencing hearing Friday, after the judge declined his request for "five minutes" alone with Nassar in a locked room.

by The Associated Press

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February 2, 2018 7:46 AM

Pedestrian struck, killed in south Minneapolis

Police say the woman did not appear to be in the crosswalk when she was stuck.

by Nina Moini

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February 2, 2018 7:11 AM

Charges upgraded in boy's death on Chisago Lake

A man accused of operating his snowmobile while drunk and striking an 8-year-old boy on a Chisago County lake is facing new charges because the child has died.

by The Associated Press and Nina Moini

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February 2, 2018 4:00 AM

In sting operation, man allegedly offered passes to Super Bowl Live in exchange for sex

A prostitution sting operation has netted at least two dozen people in Hennepin County. Law enforcement officials say the multi-jurisdictional task force was formed to crack down on Super Bowl sex trafficking.

by Brandt Williams

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February 1, 2018 8:12 PM

2 students shot in attack at Los Angeles middle school

A 12-year-old girl is in custody. Police say both wounded victims are 15 years old, and one is in critical condition. Three more people have minor injuries.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 1, 2018 5:08 PM

Nunes memo could be released Friday following nod from Trump

President Trump could formally tell Congress on Friday he endorses releasing the controversial document over the objections of Democrats and the FBI.

by Ryan Lucas

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February 1, 2018 4:56 PM

Robert Wagner a 'person of interest' in Natalie Wood death

Nearly four decades after his wife drowned, investigators are now calling 87-year-old actor Robert Wagner a "person of interest" in the death of Natalie Wood.

by Associated Press

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February 1, 2018 4:54 PM

Kidnapping charge for man in U hotel standoff

Prosecutors say Lincoln Bowman refused to let officers in the room at the Graduate Hotel and told them he was armed and would set the hotel on fire.

by MPR News Staff

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February 1, 2018 7:52 AM

8-year-old boy struck by snowmobile dies

The child was struck Friday during an ice fishing outing with his family on Chisago Lake. His family posted Wednesday on CaringBridge.org that the boy died from head injuries that were worse than initially thought.

by Tim Nelson