A representative from St. Cloud is attempting to restrict camera access in Minnesota courtrooms, and both sides are heavily divided on the issue. The bill, championed by Rep. Jim Knoblach, would restrict camera use from any criminal matter, from the court hearings to sentencing, without consent from everyone involved in the case. This means the […]
The Challenges of The Kansas Waterpark Death Lawsuit
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve probably head about the lawsuit over the death of a 10-year-old boy at a Kansas waterpark. For those of you unfamiliar with the case, 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was decapitated after riding on the Verruckt – which means “insane” in German. His watercraft went airborne during the ride […]
Judge Throws Out “Absurd” Teen Sexting Case
Not too long ago on the blog, we shared a story about a 14-year-old teen girl who found herself facing felony charges for sending an explicit picture of herself to a boy via Snapchat. Because the girl was a minor, her decision to share a picture of herself meant that police were able to charge […]
Minnesota May Eliminate Statute of Limitations In Sex Crime Cases
A couple of Minnesota lawmakers are pitching a proposal to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting crimes of sexual violence. The current statute of limitations when it comes to sex crimes is somewhat complex, and there’s not always a straightforward answer when it comes to whether or not a person can press charges. In […]
Lawmaker Drafts Bill Banning “The Bachelor” From Minnesota
A Minnesota lawmaker plans to introduce a bill at an upcoming legislative session that would ban Arie Luyendyk Jr. from entering the state after he broke the heart of a local woman in what some are calling “the most shocking moment in reality TV.” For those of you who don’t follow The Bachelor, here’s what […]
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