Crime, Law and Justice

December 29, 2017 6:02 PM

Authorities say 2 dead including gunman at California office

Two people including a gunman were killed Friday and another was injured in a shooting at a Southern California law office that authorities called workplace violence.

by The Associated Press

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December 29, 2017 3:02 PM

Attorneys seek investigation into treatment of Somali deportees on recent flight

The document alleges officers attempted to avoid an investigation by trying to deport the men and women again about two weeks later.

by Riham Feshir

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December 29, 2017 4:00 AM

Favorite photos of 2017: Grit, drama and adorable animals

Look back at some of our favorites of the year -- some sad and happy, protests and progress, cute animals and stories of substance.

by Regina McCombs

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December 28, 2017 5:59 PM

Flint accused of violating agreement to replace lead service lines

Advocacy groups say Flint isn't sharing information about efforts to remove lead service lines. They're asking a judge to force the city to comply.

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December 28, 2017 3:00 PM

Freeman: Probe of Ruszczyk shooting by Mpls. cop continues into 2018

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Thursday he has not yet decided whether he'll file charges against Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, that he's continuing to seek evidence in the case and the investigation will roll into next year.

by MPR News Staff

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December 28, 2017 2:32 PM

Kaine's son placed on probation in Minnesota Trump protest

Linwood "Woody" Kaine, 25, of Minneapolis, was among eight people arrested in the St. Paul rally in March. He pleaded guilty to a charge of obstructing the legal process.

by The Associated Press

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December 27, 2017 6:07 PM

Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick

The increase in absences recently prompted Puerto Rico Police Chief Michelle Hernandez to recommend that U.S. National Guard soldiers help fill the temporary vacancies.

by The Associated Press

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December 27, 2017 5:37 PM

In the wake of #MeToo, more victims seek help for repressed trauma

Some local rape crisis centers and national hotlines that help victims of sexual harassment and assault are reporting a flood of calls at what is usually a slower time of year.

by Sarah McCammon

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December 27, 2017 3:54 PM

After a vow to end 'this American carnage,' a year of deadly violence

Though America saw the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in 2017, efforts to enact new gun laws, once again, stalled in Congress.

by Eric Westervelt

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December 27, 2017 2:14 PM

Murder-suicide suspected in deaths of 2 men in St. Cloud

Officers arrived at the men's apartment last Friday and found their bodies. A gun was recovered at the scene.

by The Associated Press

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