Crime, Law and Justice

September 3, 2023 10:45 AM

One man dies from early morning shooting in Frogtown

St. Paul police are investigating a homicide after a man was found lying in the street near the intersection of Sherburne Avenue and Mackubin Street on Sunday.

by MPR News Staff

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September 2, 2023 10:11 AM

See how Trump's trials crowd the Republican political calendar

To see the extent to which the Republican political calendar and Donald Trump's legal calendar are intertwined, it's helpful to see them laid out together.

by Benjamin Swasey

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September 2, 2023 1:58 AM

Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty, won't attend arraignment hearing

The former New York mayor waived his right to appear at an arraignment hearing. He joins the former president in forgoing an appearance before a judge in a packed courtroom with a news camera rolling.

by The Associated Press

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September 1, 2023 2:02 PM

A Proud Boy pleaded for leniency from a judge, then yelled 'Trump won' on his way out

In his plea for leniency to the court, Dominic Pezzola said he had given up politics, yet as he was being escorted out of the courtroom he shouted, “Trump won!” He had been given a 10-year sentence.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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September 1, 2023 1:05 PM

Man whose previous murder sentence was commuted faces new criminal charges

Myon Burrell, 37, was freed in 2020 after his life sentence for a 2002 murder was commuted. Now he faces charges for illegal possession of a gun and drugs.

by MPR News Staff

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August 31, 2023 3:35 PM

Proud Boys leaders sentenced to a combined 32 years for Jan. 6 riot

Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl were convicted alongside former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and other fellow members of the group.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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August 31, 2023 2:12 PM

DFL lawmaker to plead guilty to July DWI

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, says he’ll pay a fine, agree to a stayed jail sentence and avoid drinking and driving. A local prosecutor has signed off on the deal, which awaits judicial approval.

by Brian Bakst

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August 30, 2023 6:35 PM

Teen pleads guilty in St. Anthony Park fatal shooting

Michael Scott Brasel, 44, was killed in front of his house in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood in May.

by Todd Melby

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August 30, 2023 3:43 PM

Minneapolis Medicaid fraud investigation brings more charges

A total of 18 people have been charged in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the largest Medicaid fraud prosecution by his office.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 30, 2023 2:14 PM

Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming 2 Georgia election workers, a judge says

Judge Beryl Howell’s decision means that a trial will commence in this case to decide how much Rudy Giuliani must pay Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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