Why a Judge Erased a $7 Million Fraud Conviction
Despite a mountain of evidence showing Yusuf spent stolen funds on luxury cars and designer clothes, Judge West entered a Judgment of Acquittal, effectively erasing the jury's work.
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Man Charged in Maple Grove Benihana Shooting
Prosecutors allege 31-year-old Deontae Creshaun Allen Coney committed second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon in connection with the Nov. 14, 2025 shooting inside Benihana, 11840 Fountains Way.
54-year-old Corcoran Man Accused of Killing Roommate With Rifle
Steven Fredrick Endsley is charged in Hennepin County with second-degree murder with intent, not premeditated, in connection with the death of a man he lived with inside a trailer.
Grand Jury Indicts Minneapolis Man in Ex-Girlfriend’s Killing
The murder was allegedly committed as part of a past pattern of domestic abuse. A conviction on either count requires life in prison, and a premeditated murder conviction would remove the possibility of parole.
2 Killed in Separate Minneapolis Shootings Minutes Apart
The first shooting was reported around 9:26 p.m. Wednesday on the 2900 block of Emerson Avenue North after ShotSpotter alerts and 911 callers reported gunfire.
Officer Fires Shots During Gun Call in Minneapolis, No Injuries
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 3000 block of 5th Avenue South, after officers were dispatched to the area on the report of an armed person.
Man Faces 6 Felonies for Child Porn Uploads, Illegal Files on Phone
A summons was filed for 21-year-old John Dean McClain following a months-long review of CyberTips and device data, according to a Hennepin County complaint filed last week.
Brooklyn Center Woman Charged After Cart Dispute Ends in Shooting
Officers were sent Saturday, Dec. 6 to 1300 Shingle Creek Crossing and learned while they were on the way that the suspect was still on scene.
Minneapolis Man Wanted After Downtown Machete Attack
Officers were told that one person had been struck in the head and hands with a machete and that a second person had been threatened during the same incident. The first victim told officers he had been hit five times.
Man Accused of Firing Rifle at Bloomington Cops During Traffic Stop
Commands were given for Rocha to exit, but officers reported that he stayed inside and moved around the front seat. One of the officers saw what appeared to be a large assault-style rifle and alerted the others.
Ex–Minneapolis Chamber Leader Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
Weinhagen also stole reward funds meant to help solve the killings of children and used Chamber resources for personal travel and a bank loan application.
Bloomington Police, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Traffic Stop
When the suspect didn’t stop, they used a PIT maneuver to bring the vehicle to a halt. Police say the driver ignored repeated orders to get out of the car.