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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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:
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Elsa Segura pleads guilty to kidnapping in connection to Monique Baugh's killing
Elsa Segura, once sentenced to life in prison for aiding in the murder of real estate agent Monique Baugh, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday for kidnapping in exchange for a 20-year prison sentence.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.