Former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct
A former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct with his former 16-year-old student, according to a recent court filing.
A MN Teacher of the Year is accused of sexual abuse. It’s not the first time.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year now charged with sexually abusing a student previously faced allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his co-workers, according to police records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
MN Teacher of the Year accused of abuse
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year is charged with sexually abusing a student, and it isn't the first time he's faced sexual abuse allegations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.
What does the Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns mean for Minnesota?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that the ATF can regulate untraceable “ghost guns" that have led to an explosion in crime across the country and in Minnesota.
MN Supreme Court weighs overturning ghost gun law
The Minnesota Supreme Court is expected rule on a challenge of a state law that law enforcement uses to crack down on "ghost guns". FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.
FBI investigating Minnesota computer forensics expert accused of inflating resume
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said in a press release Wednesday that the FBI is now investigating allegations that a cyber forensics expert inflated his educational and professional credentials. The county also disclosed it is reviewing ten cases that may have been impacted by Mark Lanterman.
Minneapolis charter school removes CEO amid teacher sexual abuse allegations, lawsuits
The founder and leader of Minneapolis charter school Best Academy has been relieved of his duties after multiple lawsuits accused two teachers of sexually abusing students.
Hennepin County Attorney will stop using forensic expert accused of misrepresenting resume
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will no longer rely on the work or testimony of a digital forensic expert in pending cases after questions were raised about Mark Lanterman’s education and employment background.
Best Academy sued over Minnesota Teacher of the Year sexual abuse allegations
A former student filed a civil lawsuit against Minneapolis charter school Best Academy and her former teacher Abdul Wright after she accused him of sexually abusing her for nearly a year.
Supreme Court: School can be sued for hiring teacher later convicted of sex abuse
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Minneapolis charter school is not immune from liability after it was accused of negligent hiring. The case centers around a former teacher who was later convicted of sexually abusing his students.
School bus driver who fatally dragged pedestrian in crosswalk was not certified
A Septran school bus driver repeatedly flagged for dangerous driving was allowed to continue driving for one of the largest school districts in Minnesota until he hit and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Fatal pedestrian crash: School bus driver was not certified
A Minnesota school bus driver repeatedly flagged for dangerous driving was allowed to continue driving for one of the largest school districts in the state until he hit and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Minneapolis moving forward with violence prevention contracts after tumultuous week
The city’s Neighborhood Safety Department and the violence prevention organizations have been under growing scrutiny because of lawsuits, allegations of mismanagement and heated arguments at city hall.
Cigna sues, wants leeway to tell customers which pharmacies to use
A giant healthcare company is suing the State of Minnesota over a state law that is supposed to protect small pharmacies in rural parts of the state.
Passcode Predators: Inside a cell-phone theft ring that drained online accounts
Minneapolis police recently showed the FOX 9 Investigators how a highly organized cell phone theft ring targeted drunk, college-aged kids in Minneapolis’ popular bar scene.
Minneapolis to provide update on violence prevention programs under growing scrutiny
City and court records obtained by FOX 9 are shedding more light on violence prevention programs that received hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse investigation: ‘He was just manipulative’
A former Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of “grooming" and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
RICO cases highlight generations of gang violence traced back to one shooting
A federal criminal complaint connects decades of gang violence to a shooting at a Minneapolis house party in May 2004. Christopher Little, a member of the Lows street gang, was killed in the shooting, and the Lows and Highs have been feuding ever since.
3M PFAS lawsuits cost billions. Insurance giant AIG doesn't want to pay.
Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.
AIG sues 3M over PFAS lawsuits
Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.