The legal definition of a social host is different from state to state, but generally, a social host is someone who serves alcohol, or condones drinking, on a property that the host controls. The property is usually the host’s home or apartment, but it can also be a hotel room, or vacation house. But what… Read more »
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Minnesota Racial Profiling – It’s Real
There are Minnesota statutes in place (626.8471) that forbid racial profiling at traffic stops and during other policing matters. While this may seem like a no-brainer, it was necessary to put these statutes into effect. Minorities, particularly African-Americans, have alleged for many years that they are treated unfairly by law enforcement officials, especially in regards… Read more »
Minneapolis Woman Guilty of Faking Ex’s Death for Insurance Money
Irina Vorotinov, a Minneapolis resident, plead guilty to charges of mail fraud and making a monetary transaction with criminally derived funds. The charges stem from a case of insurance fraud dating back to 2011, when Vorotinov made a claim with Mutual of Omaha to collect benefits for her ex-husband, Igor. Igor Vorotinov had taken out… Read more »
Does Killing Persons Aiding Federal Investigations Exist?
Killing persons aiding federal investigations can occur. However, there are many reasons people may be murdered to eliminate them and their testimony. These types of murders are now cynically called by a new description,”suicide d”. Many stories defy common sense and reason. They belong in the same column as the magic bullet that killed JFK…. Read more »
Minneapolis Saw an Increase in Violent Crimes in 2015
The violent crime numbers in Minneapolis increased in 2015 with citywide violent crime increasing 7 percent. However, the murder rate saw a 53 percent increase over 2014. One precinct saw a 16 percent increase in murder, a 22 percent increase in rape, a 9 percent aggravated domestic assault increase, and an aggravated assault increase of… Read more »
Minneapolis Police Record Higher Crime Rates in Como
Southeast Como has seen an increase in crime, but neighborhood leaders and residents say they are determined to reverse this trend. There have been everything from assaults to sex crimes throughout the area and this has Minneapolis police logging more crimes happening in the area. This led to the community having a late October meeting… Read more »
Minneapolis-Based Target Expected to Drop Criminal Offense Question on Job Applications
Beginning in 2014, Target Corp will get rid of the criminal offense question on its job applications. In other words, potential employees will not have to disclose on their application that they have committed a crime. This major shift by the Minneapolis retailer is a response to the “Ban the Box” drive that took place…. Read more »