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In the News: Mark Osler on Sentencing of Former Police Officers
In the NewsLaw professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on the sentencing of former police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao. USA Today, NPR and Politico also ran the story. The two were sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights. From the article: Mark Osler, a professor at the University of…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Thomas Lane's Sentencing
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane's sentencing after the murder of George Floyd. From the article: Mark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and former federal prosecutor, said Lane was the most likely of the four officers… -
In the News: Jerry Organ Co-Authors Law Student Mental Health Study
In the NewsIn an article on law student mental health, ABA Journal referenced a study co-authored by Jerry Organ, professor and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, “It Is Okay to Not Be Okay: The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being.” The study surveyed over 24,000 law students on their mental health… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Chauvin, Civil Rights Charges
In the NewsSt. Thomas Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The New York Times on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's recent sentencing and civil rights charges. From the article: They also faced federal civil rights charges in addition to state murder charges, a move that Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor and law professor at the University… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Chauvin Sentencing
In the NewsAssociate School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke with KSTP-TV and The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's sentencing for the murder of George Floyd. From the KSTP-TV story: “I think it’s significant Derek Chauvin chose not to apologize, and it’s particularly significant in the context of a guilty plea,” said Rachel Moran,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Chauvin Sentencing, Charges
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's charges and the future of his prison sentence. From the article: “I’ve been in several federal prisons, including prison camps, and they are not country clubs,” said Mark Osler, a professor at University of St. Thomas School of… -
In the News: Legal Impact of Roe v. Wade Ruling
In the NewsIn the the wake of the Supreme Court's decision that argues the U.S. constitution provides no right to an abortion, legal experts from the University of St. Thomas School of Law were interviewed about the legal implications of the ruling. On KARE 11's "Breaking the News," law professor Rachel Paulose broke down the decision, what… -
In the News: Artika Tyner on Using Books to Change Lives
In the NewsArtika Tyner, St. Thomas law professor and founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice, spoke with the Star Tribune on working to boost literacy and close opportunity gaps. Tyner was recently awarded a Bush Foundation fellowship, which she hopes to focus on boosting literacy rates and access to books, melting away… -
In the News: Rachel Paulose on Proud Boys Charged With Sedition
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose discussed with WCCO Radio the charges of seditious conspiracy against members of the Proud Boys and what could lie ahead for others involved in the Jan. 6 riots. Listen to the full conversation here: -
In the News: Rachel Paulose on Trial Delay of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose spoke with KARE 11 News regarding the delay of the state trial of fired Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao in connection with the death of George Floyd. Watch the interview below: