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A former NDSU football player, William Frattalone, is charged with stealing a boat's valuables, including a Rolex worth nearly $228,000, from Lake Minnetonka, leading to his dismissal from the team and upcoming court appearance.
Hennepin County commissioners voted to retake control of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minnesota's largest publicly funded hospital, due to ongoing financial struggles and risk of closure, aiming to stabilize its finances and maintain services for the community, while facing opposition from hospital board members and concerns from workers about governance and safety.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Governor Tim Walz exchanged criticisms over the dismissal of charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan. Moriarty accused Walz of meddling in the prosecution, while Walz argued the charges should never have been filed. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over public safety and prosecutorial decisions.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the dismissal of charges against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that would make it impossible to prove Londregan's actions were unauthorized. Moriarty defended the initial decision to charge Londregan but acknowledged that the new evidence would likely lead to an acquittal. Cobb's family expressed disappointment, attributing the decision to systemic issues and political pressure.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has dismissed charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that made it impossible to prove Londregan's use of force was unauthorized. The decision has sparked controversy and criticism, with some accusing Moriarty of mishandling the case and others expressing concern over the impact on community trust and law enforcement.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has decided to drop murder charges against a state trooper involved in the shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
A Hennepin County deputy was released from the hospital after being shot while serving an arrest warrant in Minnetonka. The injured deputy, described as a "great guy" by a colleague, was met with applause and support from law enforcement agencies as he left the hospital. The shooting resulted in the death of the gunman and another deputy being treated and released at the scene. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident, and no one is currently in custody.
Two families are closely watching the upcoming sentencings in Hennepin County for individuals involved in separate murder cases. The family of Steven Markey, who was murdered four years ago, is dissatisfied with the plea deal offered to Husayn Braveheart, who was charged as an adult for aiding and abetting in Markey's death. Markey's family wants the judge to dismiss the plea agreement. Another family, whose relative Antonio Moore was stabbed to death, is also unhappy with the plea deal offered to Demetrius Harris. Both families are seeking justice and public safety, while the Hennepin County Attorney's Office argues that the plea deals are necessary to prevent similar tragedies and protect the community. The plea agreements will be reviewed by separate judges.
Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette has been nominated by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to serve as the city's next community safety commissioner. Barnette, who has a strong background in public safety and criminal justice, would be the first person of color to hold this position in Hennepin County. Frey praised Barnette's experience and ability to build partnerships, stating that he is uniquely qualified to lead a team and ensure the safety of Minneapolis.
The top prosecutor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, has presented a strategy to curb youth auto theft, which includes community engagement and prevention programs. The plan aims to address the root causes of the issue, such as poverty and lack of opportunities, and provide support to at-risk youth. The prosecutor also emphasized the importance of holding young offenders accountable while also offering them a chance to turn their lives around.
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a 94-year-old woman who claimed that Hennepin County violated the Constitution by keeping a $25,000 profit when it sold her home in a tax foreclosure sale. The court unanimously concluded that Geraldine Tyler can pursue her argument that the county's decision to keep the surplus violated the takings clause of the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment, which requires that the government pay compensation when property is taken. The Pacific Legal Foundation, which represented Tyler, calls the practice “home equity theft.”
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman, Geraldine Tyler, after Hennepin County in Minnesota kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill. The justices ruled that the county violated Tyler's constitutional rights by taking her property without paying "just compensation." Minnesota is among roughly a dozen states and the District of Columbia that allow local jurisdictions to keep the excess money from those types of transactions. The Court's ruling makes clear that home equity theft is not only unjust, but unconstitutional.
The US Supreme Court is considering whether Hennepin County, Minnesota, violated the Constitution's prohibition on the taking of private property without "just compensation" when it sold a 94-year-old woman's condominium over a small unpaid tax bill and kept the entire $40,000. The justices seemed in broad agreement with arguments by the woman's lawyer that the county took her property and made a profit on her surplus equity. The county said she did nothing to hold onto her one-time residence. The justices could leave it to a lower court to sort out the money details.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear a lawsuit against Hennepin County brought by a 94-year-old woman who lost her one-bedroom condo over unpaid taxes. The county sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept the excess money. The case is being represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation, which calls it a case of "home equity theft." The decision in the case could have implications for property taxes and the ability of states to generate revenue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has assigned the case of Zaria McKeever's death to the state's attorney general, Keith Ellison, after Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty offered plea deals to two juveniles accused of killing McKeever. Ellison disagreed with the plea deals and requested the case be assigned to his office. Moriarty criticized the decision, saying it undermines the constitutional authority of elected prosecutors. Ellison said accountability for the seriousness of the crime has been missing in the case.