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The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk and trial of former officer Mohamed Noor

On the evening of July 15, 2017, Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond, called 911. About 22 minutes later she was dead, shot by then-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.

After a nearly three-week trial, jurors found Noor guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Ruszczyk's death.

Jamar Clark settlement talks end without agreement

There is no lawsuit settlement agreement, at least for now, between the city of Minneapolis and the family of Jamar Clark, who was killed by a police officer in 2015. The parties left the federal courthouse Tuesday with no deal.
by Brandt Williams

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Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

The $20 million settlement in the Justine Ruszczyk killing was a record for Minnesota officer misconduct cases. Minneapolis city data, though, show these kinds of lawsuits are becoming rarer.
by Brandt Williams

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Reporter's notebook: Why are journalists fighting for release of evidence from the Noor trial?

Reporter's notebook: Why are journalists fighting for release of evidence from the Noor trial?

The trial of Mohamed Noor is over, but a battle over access to public information continues. One reporter explains why news organizations, including MPR News, are pushing government agencies to release evidence.
by Jon Collins

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Exhibits for Noor trial can be viewed next week

Exhibits for Noor trial can be viewed next week

Trial exhibits will be available for public viewing next Friday in a conference room at the courthouse. A webpage that provides court updates on the case says exhibits will be on display for viewing and laptops will be available to play audiovisual exhibits.
by Associated Press

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Noor trial evidence can be viewed, judge says

Noor trial evidence can be viewed, judge says

The judge who presided over the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor says the public can view evidence presented at his trial. But she's not yet decided whether to allow copies to be made.
by Jon Collins

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Prosecutors seek to block Noor trial evidence

Prosecutors seek to block Noor trial evidence

Hennepin County prosecutors are urging the judge who oversaw the murder case of former police officer Mohamed Noor to block public access to video and other evidence presented at trial.
by Jon Collins

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