Crime, Law and Justice

Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge
The slur was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive in April. Photos of the slur circulated online, though, prompting community meetings and rallies in response.
Feeding Our Future prosecutor says juror was offered $120K to acquit
“This juror was terrified. This juror remains at risk for retaliation,” Judge Nancy Brasel said late Monday afternoon as she ordered all seven defendants detained pending a verdict. Jurors are sequestered.
Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell
Jamal Mitchell’s mother said her son had a “heart for people” and always tried to lend a helping hand to those around him. “I will never have another Jamal,” she said. “He's irreplaceable.”
Charges dropped against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Sunday she will drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year.
Class of 2024 reflects on tumultuous journey from 2020 to graduation
The class of 2024 may be one of the most unique college classes. They faced both a pandemic and a racial reckoning — many just as they were beginning college and leaving home for the first time. Now, with diploma in hand, they reflect on the tumultuous journey they made to walk across the stage on graduation day.
After 5 weeks, Feeding Our Future trial wraps with closing arguments
Since late 2022, federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged dozens of people in connection with what they allege was a widespread conspiracy to steal $250 million by falsifying reimbursement requests for 18 million meals. Closing arguments are Monday.