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In the News: Rachel Moran on New Police Training Regulation in Minnesota
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with MinnPost about a new law banning the use of “excited delirium” in police training throughout the state. From the story: Excited delirium refers to the description of a person’s state of extreme agitation, aggression, excitability and distress, sometimes in conjunction…
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In the News: Tom Berg Quoted in Star Tribune Editorial on Trump Immunity Case
In the NewsTom Berg, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was recently quoted in an article from the Star Tribune editorial board on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. From the article: And among other problems from the decision are issues of balance, according to Thomas C. Berg, a professor of law… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with PolitiFact about the presidential immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. From the story: Justice Sonia Sotomayor made this argument in her sharply worded dissent, which Mark Osler, a University of St. Thomas law professor, called “the most chilling part”… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Overturned Conviction for Killer of Deshaun Hill Jr.
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with MinnPost about the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversal in the conviction of the man who killed 15-year-old Minneapolis North High School student Deshaun Hill Jr. From the story: “It’s the state’s job to show that (Fohrenkam) should have been detained… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Cash Bribe Received by Juror in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about an unusual update in the Feeding Our Future fraud case, in which a bag with $120,000 in cash was dropped off at a juror’s home as an apparent bribe. From the story: A juror was dismissed Monday… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Officer Decertification in Colorado
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with Colorado Public Radio about a Colorado law to decertify dishonest officers. From the story: Nearly 70 Colorado law enforcement officers have lost their state-mandated certifications since 2020 after being untruthful on the job. While that number is far higher than… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Tension Surrounding State Trooper Ryan Londregan Court Case
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about emotions and attention surrounding the pending trial of state trooper Ryan Londregan following the killing of Ricky Cobb II. From the story: Voices filled with emotion echoed across the Hennepin County Government Center Monday morning as family… -
In the News: Charles Reid on the Arbitration Process as Timberwolves Ownership Groups Head to Mediation
In the NewsCharles Reid, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the way an arbitration process works and what the legal ramifications and next steps could look like. Timberwolves majority owner, Glen Taylor, and minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, will participate in a mediation session… -
In the News: Charles Reid on Arbitration for the Sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx
In the NewsDr. Charles Reid, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the canceled sale of the Minnesota men's and women's basketball teams, the Timberwolves and the Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. From the story: According to contract details revealed in the 2021 lawsuit… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the First Step Act and Implications for the Upcoming Election
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently published an opinion piece on the CNN website about the upcoming election and how failures in criminal justice reform could impact the outcome. From the article: During the hearing, Alexander was asked by a member of the legislature about President Joe Biden’s record…