Crime, Law and Justice

November 16, 2016 12:46 PM

Wisconsin to appeal to feds over 'Making a Murderer' inmate

A federal judge told Wisconsin prison officials on Wednesday that they must release an inmate featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" by Friday evening.

by Associated Press

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November 16, 2016 12:22 PM

More than 100 gravestones damaged at Albert Lea cemetery

More than 100 gravestones have been toppled or smashed at a cemetery in Albert Lea, the third act of vandalism there this year.

by Associated Press

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November 16, 2016 11:32 AM

Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial

A federal judge Wednesday sent three young Twin Cities men to decades in prison for their roles in a plot to leave the United States to fight for the terrorist group ISIS.

by Laura Yuen and Doualy Xaykaothao

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November 16, 2016 11:24 AM

Prince's estate sues Jay Z's Roc Nation over Tidal streaming

Prince's record company is suing Jay Z's company for copyright infringement, saying it streamed Prince's songs on the Tidal music service without permission after his death.

by Associated Press

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November 16, 2016 10:30 AM

Officer charged in Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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November 16, 2016 12:52 AM

LAPD report finds racial disparity in approval, trust of police

The civilian police commission overseeing the Los Angeles Police Department held a public hearing on Tuesday devoted to the issue of bias in policing.

by Rebecca Hersher

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November 16, 2016 12:03 AM

A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night to remember Jamar Clark -- and offer hope that by keeping his memory alive, they might get a step closer to ending police shootings.

by Matt Sepic

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November 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Photos: Remembering Jamar Clark, one year later

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night near the spot in north Minneapolis where Jamar Clark was fatally shot by a police officer. They remembered, they reflected, and they continued their demand for prosecution of the officers involved.

by Evan Frost and Sam Harper

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November 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Reaction: Charges filed against officer involved in Philando Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Officer Jeronimo Yanez would face felony charges for the shooting of Philando Castile. Several members of the community reacted, and experts provided legal analysis.

by MPR News Staff

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November 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Thread live event: Jeffrey Toobin on 'American Heiress'

Jeffrey Toobin spoke with MPR's Kerri Miller about his latest book, "American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst."

by MPR News Staff

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