Crime, Law and Justice

Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Two law enforcement officials say a masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose." 
Minneapolis City Council pushes back George Floyd Square construction
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to delay a plan for street construction at George Floyd Square, the intersection on the city’s south side where a Minneapolis police officer murdered Floyd in 2020. Instead, the council opted to consider a pedestrian-only plaza.
Rochester police say burglars targeting Asian victims
The Rochester Police Department said in a statement Wednesday that the burglars targeted five homes, mainly in the northwestern part of the city, between Nov. 13 and Dec. 3. All of the victims are of Asian descent.
CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare killed in ‘targeted’ shooting in NYC
Police were looking for a suspect they say targeted Brian Thompson in a premeditated attack outside a hotel where he was scheduled to attend the company’s annual investors’ conference.
Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events
Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension did not release the video or describe it in detail, but the agency says the footage shows the fatal shooting of Winston Smith in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.
Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Already reeling from their November defeat at the polls, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for a federal felony conviction — after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who operates above the law.
Can a vibe be intellectual property? A Minnesota-based influencer says yes in lawsuit
The first-of-its kind lawsuit could change the influencer industry. Hear from The Verge reporter Mia Sato on her story about the influencer rivalry.