Crime - Page 571

June 17

Minnesota US attorney lays out charges against Vance Boelter: 'Political assassinations'

Former Deputy Assistant AG John Yoo discusses the charges against Vance Boelter, who shot two Minnesota lawmakers in their homes.

June 17

Driver avoids prison in 100-mph crash that killed college student

Michigan mother heartbroken as teen who killed her college student son in 100 mph crash receives probation instead of prison time in "blended sentence."

June 17

Karen Read jurors sent 3 questions to judge as deliberations continue

Judge Beverly Cannone read the questions in court Tuesday and gave prosecutors and the defense time to prepare their responses as jurors weigh the fate of murder suspect Karen Read.

June 17

Minnesota police praised for foiling lawmaker shooting suspect's plan

Officer intervention likely prevented more deaths after suspect Vance Boelter allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman on Saturday, police chief says.

June 17

Florida man convicted of posing as flight attendant to get dozens of free flights

Federal jury convicts Florida man for fraudulently accessing airline websites and flying on 34 free flights using fake flight attendant credentials.

June 17

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed

The Dominican Republic receives updated travel advisory warning Americans about violent crime, robbery, homicide and sexual assault amid concerns over limited police effectiveness.

June 17

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg under fire after repeat offender targets court officers

Manhattan district attorney candidate Patrick Timmins joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss a targeted attack against two court officers and why Bragg is facing criticism in wake of the incident. 

June 17

Brooklyn Park officers credited with foiling plan of alleged lawmaker shooter

Police Chief Mark Bruley says quick-thinking action likely saved lives after police encountered Vance Boelter at Rep. Melissa Hortman's home.

June 17

Accused Minnesota shooter visited two other lawmakers’ homes between attacks

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers also visited the homes of two other politicians in between his attacks early Saturday

June 17

Democratic leaders accuse Trump of legitimizing political violence that led to Minnesota shootings

Democratic politicians blamed President Trump for a violent political atmosphere in the wake of a Minnesota state lawmaker being murdered and another injured in a pair of shootings.