Crime, Law and Justice

Twin Cities bank at center of huge redlining case reaches settlement
The Trump administration and Chaska-based KleinBank have agreed to settle a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the bank of illegal discrimination in home lending. The case had galvanized nationwide opposition from the banking industry, which accused the Justice Department of moving the goalposts for all banks.
NY attorney general resigns after 4 women allege physical attacks
The New Yorker reports the women, with whom Eric Schneiderman had romantic relationships, say he physically abused them. Schneiderman denies the accusations but says they prevent him from doing his work.
Illinois counties declare 'sanctuary' status for gun owners
The resolutions are meant to put the Democratic-controlled Legislature on notice that if it passes a host of gun bills, including new age restrictions for certain weapons, a bump stock ban and size limit for gun magazines, the counties might bar their employees from enforcing the new laws.
Police hope for new DNA leads in Zodiac Killer case
The case has confounded police in California for 50 years. But officials are optimistic they can use DNA databases, like the one used to arrest the Golden State Killer suspect, to identify the infamous killer.