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Justices reject convict’s appeal to vacate felony murder conviction
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld denial of James Green’s petition to vacate felony murder convictions under a 2023 law change.
Court of Appeals rejects increased sentence after case remanded
Minnesota Court of Appeals rules district court exceeded authority by increasing sentence after remand to vacate a kidnapping conviction.
DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy
DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members, potentially clearing final Capitol riot cases.
Court: Man not ‘in custody’ when he admitted assault
The 8th Circuit ruled statements made by a Bois Forte man to police were not custodial, affirming his assault conviction and Miranda ruling.
Perspectives: Spousal murders taint Women’s History Month
Minnesota Supreme Court rulings in the Firkus, Thompson and Howard cases highlight spousal murders, media scrutiny and life sentences for first-degree murder.
Perspectives: 25 cases from ‘A’ to ‘Z’ top list for past year
A roundup of 25 major Minnesota state and federal court rulings from 2025, covering guns, education, zoning, libel, labor, and more.
Judge overturns $7 million Medicaid fraud conviction
A Hennepin County judge overturned a $7M Medicaid fraud conviction against Abdifatah Yusuf, ruling evidence failed to tie him to the alleged billing scheme.
Court of Appeals overturns school-zone drug conviction
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed Jermale Leonard’s conviction for drug sales in a school zone, ruling the state failed to prove the zone’s status.
Perspectives: FBI/CIA’s Webster death recalls 8th Circuit cases
The death this summer of centenarian William Webster was felt in and around the law, including here in the 8th Circuit.
Justices reject double jeopardy claim after mistrial
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled a defendant who requested a mistrial during jury deliberations can be retried, rejecting his double jeopardy claim.
Justices reject murder convict’s appeal challenging hospital interview
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld Ryan Rooney’s conviction for domestic abuse murder, ruling his hospital statement after a gunshot wound was voluntary.
Utah high court orders new trial in death row case
The Utah Supreme Court ruled Douglas Carter deserves a new trial, citing police and prosecutorial misconduct in his decades-old death penalty conviction.
Top News
- Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8B ‘weaponization’ fund
- 8th Circuit upholds state’s firearm permit reciprocity law
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