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Crime, Law and Justice

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he didn't cause Floyd's death.
by The Associated Press

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Blue Earth man is 13th Minnesotan charged in Jan. 6 Capitol assault

Blue Earth man is 13th Minnesotan charged in Jan. 6 Capitol assault

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., charged Paul Orta Jr. of Blue Earth with a felony count of obstructing police during a civil disorder and misdemeanor counts of trespassing and disorderly conduct.
by Matt Sepic

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Police in England announce arrest in connection with death of Minnesota hockey player

Police in England announce arrest in connection with death of Minnesota hockey player

Hibbing native Adam Johnson died after being cut by a skate blade during a game on Oct. 28 in Sheffield, England. Authorities said Tuesday they arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter.
by Andrew Krueger

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Longtime physician killed in hit-and-run crash near Mille Lacs Lake

Cathy Donovan of Onamia, a family practice physician with the Mille Lacs Health System, died Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while walking along U.S. Highway 169 near Mille Lacs Lake. Authorities say the driver fled the scene.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, breaking through barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis moves forward with $1M plan for policing alternatives

Minneapolis moves forward with $1M plan for policing alternatives

A Minneapolis City Council committee on Thursday moved forward a contract with New York University School of Law’s Police Project to help the city implement more public safety alternatives to policing. 
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Under the agreement, existing police officers will get $18,000 and new hires will get $15,000 over three years. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the incentive pay makes Minneapolis competitive with other cities also struggling to attract officers.
by Jon Collins

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Lawsuit: Minneapolis grant allocation to violence prevention programs 'illegal'

A lawsuit filed this week in Hennepin County District Court alleges some recipients of federal grant money were involved in lobbying or had close ties to city hall. However, the city says there’s nothing illegal about granting money to community organizations which have worked with the city before.
by MPR News Staff

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