Crime, Law and Justice

August 9, 2023 5:30 PM

Man accused of threatening Biden shot and killed in FBI raid in Utah

A Utah man who was accused of making threats to President Biden was shot and killed in an FBI raid. The man also threatened New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg.

by Franco Ordoñez

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August 9, 2023 12:49 PM

Prison college grads earn degrees while serving sentences

The graduates are part of the first cohort of a two-year-old program made possible through a partnership between Metro State, Minneapolis College and the University of Minnesota.

by Regina Medina and Kerem Yücel

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August 9, 2023 4:00 AM

Former GOP operative, donor gets 21 years on sex trafficking conviction

A jury in March found Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, 32, guilty of paying five teenage girls for sex, in violation of federal sex trafficking laws. Prosecutors had asked Judge Patrick Schiltz to impose a 30-year sentence.

by Matt Sepic

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August 8, 2023 4:01 PM

St. Paul Truck Park shooter sentenced to nearly 37 years in prison

A man convicted of fatally shooting a woman and injuring other people during a shootout in a busy St. Paul bar in 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 37 years in prison.

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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August 8, 2023 3:31 PM

Ramsey County authorities release 14-year-old held in death of Markee Jones

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said Tuesday it has decided to release the 14-year-old boy being held in the death of a 12-year-old over the weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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August 8, 2023 2:49 PM

Uvalde shooter's cousin arrested in San Antonio for threatening to shoot a school

Nathan James Cruz, 17, was arrested on charges of making a terroristic threat and making a terroristic threat against his family. His mother reported his statements to police.

by Laurel Wamsley

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August 7, 2023 7:10 PM

MPD chief announces 'significant changes' with the naming of two new assistant chiefs

Chief Brian O’Hara said his aim is to focus on the department’s role in reducing crime, building trust with residents and restoring pride in those who wear the Minneapolis Police Department patch.

by Jon Collins

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August 7, 2023 3:46 PM

DFL lawmaker cited with 2 counts in July drunk-driving stop

Minnesota state Rep. Dan Wolgamott has been charged with two impaired driving counts. He said he takes responsibility and has undergone alcohol assessments.

by Brian Bakst

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August 7, 2023 12:55 PM

Final ex-cop sentenced in Floyd's murder, closing a chapter in the case

On Monday morning, former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao was the last of the four officers to be sentenced for his role in Floyd’s murder.

by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Matt Sepic

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August 7, 2023 4:00 AM

Last ex-cop convicted in George Floyd's killing sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

The final former Minneapolis police officer convicted in connection with George Floyd’s killing was sentenced Monday to nearly five years in prison.

by Matt Sepic

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