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In the News: Rachel Moran on Minnesota Juvenile Imprisonment
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked with KARE 11 about a Minnesota law enacted in 2023 related to Minnesota juvenile imprisonment. From the story: Two years ago, Minnesota enacted a law aimed at giving a second chance to individuals sentenced to life in prison as juveniles. In less…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Jury Selection in the Trial of State Sen. Mitchell
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to MPR News on the jury selection in the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. From the story: A jury was seated Monday in the criminal trial of a DFL state senator, Nicole Mitchell, who is facing two felony counts of burglary… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Charges Following Shooting at an ICE Detention Center
In the NewsTen people arrested in the shooting of a police officer at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Texas were charged with attempted murder. University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to The New York Times about the charges. From the story: Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor in Detroit… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Trial of Assassination Suspect
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to KSTP on recent developments in the case of the killing of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. A judge decided that assassination suspect Vance Boelter will remain in custody after making accusations of mistreatment by law enforcement. From the story: Boelter told… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardon System
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the state’s revamped pardon system. From the story: For their anniversary, Jason Sole and his wife flew to Cancun to celebrate. The airport customs agent greeted him with a question. The same question Sole has been fielding from… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Religious Parental Opt-Out Case
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, commented for NPR’s “All Things Considered” and WORLD on a recent Supreme Court case that gives parents more sway over schooling. From the NPR story: Finally, the Supreme Court issued a major religion decision about the rights of parents to opt their children out of classes… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Capital Punishment
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to WCCO-TV about the possibility of the death penalty being used in Minnesota. A 114-year-old ban still holds; however, recent crimes have raised questions about federal prosecutors pursuing the punishment in Minnesota. From the story: The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on State vs. Federal Prosecution of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke to KSTP regarding Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s request to prosecute Vance Boelter in state court before federal prosecutors pursue their case. From the story: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to prosecute the case against Vance Boelter before the U.S. Attorney’s Office does,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Potential Sentencing of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to The Associated Press regarding the potential sentencing of Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another. From the story: (Boelter) could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke to Minnesota Public Radio regarding the trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. A Becker County judge has delayed Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. From the story: Mitchell is facing two felony burglary charges for allegedly…