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.
Myon Burrell trial to begin this week, judge orders no cameras
Myon Burrell, who was freed from prison when his life-sentence for murder was commuted several years ago, is scheduled to go to trial on weapons and drug charges in Hennepin County District Court on Monday.
Myon Burrell, who was freed from prison when his life-sentence for murder was commuted several years ago, is scheduled to go to trial on weapons and drug charges in Hennepin County District Court on Monday.
No cameras allowed in Myon Burrell trial
Hennepin County Assistant Chief Judge Mark Kappelhoff made the decision to not let cameras in Myon Burrell's upcoming trial on gun and drugs charges. Burrell was life-sentence for the murder of an 11-year-old girl was commuted in 2020.
Hennepin County Assistant Chief Judge Mark Kappelhoff made the decision to not let cameras in Myon Burrell's upcoming trial on gun and drugs charges. Burrell was life-sentence for the murder of an 11-year-old girl was commuted in 2020.
Hennepin Commissioners propose new pay raises beginning in 2025
After public backlash over proposed raises of 49%, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will again seek raises of a more modest amount.
After public backlash over proposed raises of 49%, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will again seek raises of a more modest amount.
Mpls man partially paralyzed after being shot by teen
A Minneapolis man was partially paralyzed after he was shot by a 14-year-old, and is now frustrated with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office over the handling of the case. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
A Minneapolis man was partially paralyzed after he was shot by a 14-year-old, and is now frustrated with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office over the handling of the case. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Hennepin Commissioners drop 49% pay raise proposal after public outrage
After the court of public opinion lambasted their decision to increase wages by 49%, Hennepin County Commissioners have dropped their proposal.
After the court of public opinion lambasted their decision to increase wages by 49%, Hennepin County Commissioners have dropped their proposal.
Hennepin County Board advances motion to give themselves a 49% raise
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners advanced a motion to raise their salaries during a meeting earlier this week.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners advanced a motion to raise their salaries during a meeting earlier this week.