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Top prosecutor in trial of officer who killed George Floyd writes book recounting case

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reveals in a new book how worried prosecutors were that a judge would move the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin out of the city where he killed George Floyd

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

The AG who prosecuted George Floyd's killers has ideas for how to end police violence

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison kept notes as lead prosecutor in the state's case against Derek Chauvin. He's sharing them in a new book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence.

WEKU · May 22, 2023

Keith Ellison to publish George Floyd trial diary Tuesday, with intro by Floyd's brother

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison kept a diary in 2021 as he directed the prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Tuesday, the world will be able to read those diaries.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023

Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects Derek Chauvin's request for new trial in George Floyd killing

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal for a new trial outside Hennepin County.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected Tuesday in his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

10 more people charged in $250M federal food program fraud

Ten more people have been charged in connection with a scheme to steal more than $250 million from a federal program designed to provide meals to low-income children in Minnesota

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Ballotpedia · Mar 5, 2023

Editorial: US child labor — an old problem pops up again

Hard as it is to believe, child labor is again on the rise in this country, as harsh and exploitative as ever.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023