Contamination concerns at Hennepin Co. crime lab
After 70 cases had to be paused due to concerns that some DNA samples had been compromised. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
University of Minnesota protesters released from jail; one facing charges
Protesters arrested on Monday after vandalizing Morrill Hall at the University of Minnesota as part of a rally in support of Palestine have now been released from jail, but only one is facing charges as of Wednesday afternoon.
Hennepin County's juvenile crime crisis
A review of state data and recent court cases highlights the challenge of addressing juvenile crime. FOX 9 interviewed attorneys, police and parents of young offenders.
Hennepin County's juvenile crime crisis
A review of state data and recent court cases highlights the challenge of addressing juvenile crime. FOX 9 interviewed attorneys, police and parents of young offenders.
Minnesota struggles to treat young, violent offenders who have nowhere to go
A review of state data and recent court cases highlights the challenge of addressing juvenile crime. FOX 9 interviewed attorneys, police and parents of young offenders.
Hennepin Co. courier fired after ballots left unattended
A Hennepin County courier has been terminated after leaving the trunk of a vehicle open, leaving ballots unattended outside Edina City Hall.
Hennepin County courier terminated after ballots left unattended in open trunk
Election ballots were left unattended after a Hennepin County courier vehicle was left with its rear door open while the driver went inside Edina City Hall.
Maple Grove day care teacher charged with inappropriately touching child
A Minnetonka man was accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl while working as a teacher at Tutor Time day care in August.
Man serving life in prison could get reduced sentence under new petition
Hennepin County prosecutors are petitioning a court judge to reduce the sentence of a man serving life in prison, arguing that he has since been fully rehabilitated.
Hennepin Co. petitions judge to reduce sentence
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has petitioned a judge to adjust the sentence of Jerome Nunn, who was previously sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder. It’s the first use of the Prosecutor-Initiated Sentencing Adjustment (PISA) petition under a new law that passed the Minnesota Legislature in 2023.
Hennepin County crime lab halts testing after DNA contamination detected
A reported contamination at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office crime lab may have affected at least 75 DNA samples.
Possible Minneapolis murder exoneration in the hands of judge
A man convicted of murder in 2009 for the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis teenager could be released after an evidentiary hearing was held on whether or not he was wrongfully convicted.
‘Unauthorized access’ of health data revealed by Hennepin County
Participants enrolled in several fitness and healthy eating-based challenges might have had some of their registration information accessed by an unauthorized source.
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MPD Chief O'Hara on 10-year-old charged [FULL]
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara provides details after a 10-year-old has been charged after he drove a stolen car through a park.
Another suspect charged in Minneapolis homeless shelter attack
A man has been charged in an attack at a Minneapolis homeless shelter in September that left three people injured.
Judge orders release of 12 year old illegally detained by Hennepin County
A troubled 12-year-old boy being held illegally at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center for over a month is now set to be released.
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Additional charges filed against Mpls encampment shooter [RAW]
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has announced additional charges against Joshua Jones, who is now charged in three different shootings near a Minneapolis homeless encampment.
Prosecutor fighting new Minnesota law on aiding and abetting murder
As FOX 9 first reported, the new law redefined the role of a "major participant" in sometimes complicated murder conspiracies. That means offenders can only be convicted of aiding and abetting a murder if they:
Concerns over new MN aiding and abetting murder law
Some Minnesota prosecutors are fighting a new aiding and abetting murder law, while defense attorneys say the law is beneficial. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Elsa Segura resentenced in Minneapolis realtor's death
Elsa Segura pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of kidnapping for her role in the death of 28-year-old Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent. Segura was initially serving a life sentence for the 2019 crime, but the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned the conviction. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more.