Crime, Law and Justice

Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slipper theft
A federal grand jury has indicted a second person in connection with the theft nearly two decades ago of a pair of ruby slippers worn in the film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Jerry Hal Saliterman, 76, of Crystal, made his first court appearance Friday in St. Paul.
Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain
The city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
Feds charge alleged gun buyer tied to killing of 3 Burnsville first responders
Prosecutors say Ashley Anne Dyrdahl purchased five firearms as a straw buyer for her boyfriend, Shannon Gooden, and that Gooden used two of those weapons to kill the first responders. Dyrdahl on Thursday pleaded not guilty.
Hennepin County Attorney says new youth crime prevention program working
The program connects at-risk youth, who are identified by the attorney’s office and by law enforcement, to social workers and county services. It’s meant to keep kids from committing crimes and ending up in the legal system. But Minneapolis police say they want to see changes. 
Death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict after fight ruled a suicide, Oklahoma medical examiner says
The death of a nonbinary student the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, the state medical examiner's office said Wednesday.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate will be extradited to U.K., after Romania trial
The self-proclaimed misogynist — who faces several allegations of sexual assault in multiple jurisdictions — will be extradited to the U.K. after facing trial in Romania.
After the shooting of eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop last week, authorities recovered a fully loaded, fully automatic weapon that matches evidence found at the scene.