Hennepin County Attorney seeks to vacate man's 2009 murder conviction
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in a Monday press conference her office supports the exoneration of a man who was convicted of murdering an 18-year-old man more than a decade ago.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in a Monday press conference her office supports the exoneration of a man who was convicted of murdering an 18-year-old man more than a decade ago.
HCAO calls to vacate 2009 Minneapolis murder conviction
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty held a press conference calling to vacate the murder conviction of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana, who is currently serving a life sentence for the killing of Jesse Mickelson. The call comes after a lengthy report from the the Minnesota Conviction Review Unit (CRU) that says that Barrientos-Quintana was wrongfully convicted.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty held a press conference calling to vacate the murder conviction of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana, who is currently serving a life sentence for the killing of Jesse Mickelson. The call comes after a lengthy report from the the Minnesota Conviction Review Unit (CRU) that says that Barrientos-Quintana was wrongfully convicted.
MN early voting: Where and how to cast a ballot before Election Day
With less than six weeks before the general election, state officials are reminding Minnesota citizens of their rights to vote in the 2024 general election.
With less than six weeks before the general election, state officials are reminding Minnesota citizens of their rights to vote in the 2024 general election.
Minneapolis hit-and-run suspect due in court
The woman facing charges in connection to a hit-and-run that left a 16-year-old girl dead and five others injured in downtown Minneapolis is set to make her first appearance in court on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest.
The woman facing charges in connection to a hit-and-run that left a 16-year-old girl dead and five others injured in downtown Minneapolis is set to make her first appearance in court on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest.
Minneapolis hit-and-run: Driver charged with 2nd-degree murder in downtown crash
A 22-year-old driver is facing several felony charges in connection to the Minneapolis hit-and-run that left a teenager dead and several others injured.
A 22-year-old driver is facing several felony charges in connection to the Minneapolis hit-and-run that left a teenager dead and several others injured.
Why you shouldn't crush cans and containers before recycling them
Though it may save space, trash haulers are asking Twin Cities residents not to crush containers before recycling them.
Though it may save space, trash haulers are asking Twin Cities residents not to crush containers before recycling them.
Judge finds no contempt, 12-year-old boy to remain locked up in juvenile detention
A judge has denied a civil contempt motion against Hennepin County for keeping a 12-year-old boy locked up illegally in the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC).
A judge has denied a civil contempt motion against Hennepin County for keeping a 12-year-old boy locked up illegally in the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC).
Judge denies contempt motion against Hennepin Co.
A judge has denied a civil contempt motion against Hennepin County for keeping a 12-year-old boy locked up illegally in the Juvenile Detention Center. The case has shined a spotlight on the growing issue of placing young offenders, deemed incompetent in the juvenile justice system, in an appropriate care setting. Stakeholders have said, there are not enough resources.
A judge has denied a civil contempt motion against Hennepin County for keeping a 12-year-old boy locked up illegally in the Juvenile Detention Center. The case has shined a spotlight on the growing issue of placing young offenders, deemed incompetent in the juvenile justice system, in an appropriate care setting. Stakeholders have said, there are not enough resources.
Hennepin County deputies cleared in deadly shooting that ended Minnetonka standoff
The Hennepin County Attorney has cleared the deputies who shot and killed an armed man in Minnetonka during a standoff last April that shut down a neighborhood and left two deputies hurt.
The Hennepin County Attorney has cleared the deputies who shot and killed an armed man in Minnetonka during a standoff last April that shut down a neighborhood and left two deputies hurt.
Hennepin Co. candidate charged in tarantula tossing faces opponent at forum
In June, Hennepin County board commissioner candidate Marisa Simonetti made national headlines, when her housemate captured a video of her playing loud music, banging pots and pans, screaming, and tossing a live tarantula down a staircase.
In June, Hennepin County board commissioner candidate Marisa Simonetti made national headlines, when her housemate captured a video of her playing loud music, banging pots and pans, screaming, and tossing a live tarantula down a staircase.
Hennepin County facing contempt allegations for detaining young offenders
Hennepin County is accused of illegally detaining children at the juvenile detention center. The county could be held in contempt of court this week unless two boys are immediately released or placed in appropriate treatment facilities.
Hennepin County is accused of illegally detaining children at the juvenile detention center. The county could be held in contempt of court this week unless two boys are immediately released or placed in appropriate treatment facilities.
Tarantula tossing candidate appears in forum
After being arrested in June, accused of throwing a tarantula during an argument with her roommate, Hennepin County Commission candidate Marisa Simonetti is forging ahead with her campaign, facing off against incumbent Heather Edelson during a forum on Wednesday.
After being arrested in June, accused of throwing a tarantula during an argument with her roommate, Hennepin County Commission candidate Marisa Simonetti is forging ahead with her campaign, facing off against incumbent Heather Edelson during a forum on Wednesday.
Hennepin County facing contempt allegations
Hennepin County is accused of illegally detaining children at the juvenile detention center. The county could be held in contempt of court this week unless two boys are immediately released or placed in appropriate treatment facilities.
Hennepin County is accused of illegally detaining children at the juvenile detention center. The county could be held in contempt of court this week unless two boys are immediately released or placed in appropriate treatment facilities.
Moriarty speaks as man sentenced in trans murder
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and members of the LGBTQ community spoke on Wednesday as a man was sentenced in the murder of a trans woman in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and members of the LGBTQ community spoke on Wednesday as a man was sentenced in the murder of a trans woman in Minneapolis.
Fatal Greenfield crash: 7-year-old boy on bicycle struck by vehicle driven by teen
A 7-year-old boy is dead after he was fatally struck by a vehicle that was driven by a teen on Friday.
A 7-year-old boy is dead after he was fatally struck by a vehicle that was driven by a teen on Friday.
Park Tavern fatal crash suspect makes first court appearance
The man accused of killing two people and injuring several others after driving into a St. Louis Park bar's patio area appeared in court Wednesday.
The man accused of killing two people and injuring several others after driving into a St. Louis Park bar's patio area appeared in court Wednesday.
A 12-year-old is in juvenile detention. There’s nowhere else to go.
An emergency hearing on Monday for a 12-year-old boy locked up in juvenile detention highlighted the ongoing challenges in finding help for young offenders in Minnesota.
An emergency hearing on Monday for a 12-year-old boy locked up in juvenile detention highlighted the ongoing challenges in finding help for young offenders in Minnesota.
Fatal Plymouth crash sends driver to prison after running red light
A man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in June was sentenced in Hennepin County Court for a crash that took the life of a 68-year-old woman.
A man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in June was sentenced in Hennepin County Court for a crash that took the life of a 68-year-old woman.
Moriarty and O'Hara spar over youth shooting in Minneapolis
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara are clashing once again over how to handle youth crime after a weekend shooting in Minneapolis left four children injured inside a stolen car.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara are clashing once again over how to handle youth crime after a weekend shooting in Minneapolis left four children injured inside a stolen car.
Myon Burrell waives right to jury trial
Myon Burrell has waived his right to a jury in his upcoming trial on weapons and drugs charges, meaning the judge will decide the verdict.
Myon Burrell has waived his right to a jury in his upcoming trial on weapons and drugs charges, meaning the judge will decide the verdict.