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Crime, Law and Justice

How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd

How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd

Floyd’s murder by a police officer in 2020 led to some initial discussions and proposals for significant changes to policing and reimagining public safety. Progress has been slow, but there are indications that — for better or worse — Minneapolis has been transformed by Floyd’s killing. 
by Jon Collins

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Survey: Weapons, fights in St. Paul public schools largest concern for students, parents, staff 

Survey: Weapons, fights in St. Paul public schools largest concern for students, parents, staff 

The results of a school safety survey presented to the school board Tuesday evening revealed that while most students are not involved in violence, many feel unsafe in parts of school buildings.
by MPR News Staff

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Death sentence reduced to life in prison for man who killed North Dakota student

Death sentence reduced to life in prison for man who killed North Dakota student

The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota student in 2003 has been changed to life in prison. A federal appeals court judge officially reduced the sentence for 70-year-old Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week.
by The Associated Press

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A year after Uvalde, lawsuits will test firearms industry's immunity protections

A year after Uvalde, lawsuits will test firearms industry's immunity protections

Federal law protects the firearms industry from many lawsuits, but Uvalde parents are putting the laws to the test by suing a gun manufacturer over the way they market their weapon.
by Sam Gringlas

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Police say missing Andover 13-year-old located, safe

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office had asked for the public’s help Monday morning finding Aryanna Lee Schulz, who was believed to have left her home at about 6 a.m. Sunday. Just before 3 p.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said Aryanna was safely located.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis will pay out $700,000 to settle suit stemming from 2019 fatal police shooting

Family members of Chiasher Vue, allege that officers unlawfully detained Vue's four children by keeping them in locked, unheated squad cars for four hours while police tried to get Vue out of the house and surrender.
by Sarah Thamer

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