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In February 1992, Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman initiated a gun collection program targeted at youth. In seven days 6,136 guns were turned in at local fire stations. These guns were melted down and used to cremate this sculpture "Phoenix Rising" by Minneapolis artist Karen Sontag-Sattel and is displayed at the Hennepin County Government Center.

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Welcome to the Hennepin County Attorney Web Site!

The mission of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office is to serve justice while protecting the rights and safety of the people of Hennepin County.

The Hennepin County Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor of all adult felony and juvenile crimes in Hennepin County. The County Attorney is legal counsel to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, its Administrator and all county departments. The County Attorney represents the county in civil lawsuits, child support matters and child protection actions.

Hennepin County includes the City of Minneapolis and 45 other communities with a total population of more than one million residents.

We hope you will find the Hennepin County Attorney's Office website a user-friendly experience. If you have questions, call us or write us, so that we may address your concern.

Media News Release

Donald Jackson Pleads Guilty in Murder of Mark Loesch

Donald Eugene Jackson (Minneapolis) who was charged with second degree murder and was scheduled to go trial in Hennepin County District Court this week, has instead pled guilty to aggravated robbery and will avoid trial.

Jackson was accused in the murder of Mark Loesch, September 13, 2007. Minneapolis Police officers responded to a call in the area of 3732 Elliot Avenue South last September. They had received a report of a male lying in the yard at that adress. Police officers observed a noticeable bruise on the right rear portion of the victim's neck, a large gash head wound to his front right forehead area and dried blood coming from his right ear. The victim's right front pocket was turned inside out, and a red Schwinn bicycle was next to the victim's body.

Jackson will be sentenced July 25, 2008. Jamaal Freeman, who is also charged in Loesch's murder, goes to trial in Hennepin County this summer.

Hennepin County Judge Hands Down Life Sentence Without Release

Hennepin County District Court Judge Chu has sentenced convicted murderer Justin Buckingham to life in prison, without the possibility of release. The sentence came shortly before five oclock Monday afternoon in the 10th floor courtroom. Just before sentencing, Buckingham addressed the family and friends of Ricardo Walker, the man he was found guilty of fatally shooting, and said, "Carlo was a good dude. [He] shouldn't be dead. Person who killed him is still out on the streets".

The prosecutor referred to the Buckingham's crimes as "about as senseless as senseless murders get".

Buckingham was sentenced to life in prison "without the possibility of release" for first degree premeditated murder. He was also sentenced to two consecutive sentences of 180 months for attempted murder and drive by shooting. Buckingham was also sentenced to concurrent prison time totaling 729 months for attempted murder and drive by shooting.

Judge Chu said to Buckingham, "you're sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. During those years, you'll regret committing these acts - if not for the victims, you will realize you've ruined your life as well".

PSA Campaign from the HCA

You Make the Next Great Video

View Public Service Announcements. Link

It's your turn! If you're enrolled in a high school in Hennepin County you are eligible to produce the next Public Service Announcement for the Office of the Hennepin County Attorney.

In Spring 2007, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman with the support and cooperation of the Minneapolis Downtown Business Council, Metro Transit Authority and the Minneapolis Police Department unveiled four Public Service Announcements that addressed juvenile violence aboard public transit systems .The PSAs vary in length; from 30 seconds to 60 seconds.

Now it's your turn! Get out the camera, mini-cam, cell phone, digital and produce the next PSA Video. We believe in you, and know you can do it!

Take part in the Video Contest Competition, sponsored by the Office of the Hennepin County Attorney, and write-produce-edit the next Public Service Announcement. The theme is "Respect". Click on the link, Video Public Service Announcement, and take a look at last year's announcements then produce two 30-second videos. We know you can do it!

Produce your video alone, or get together with your friends and produce two 30-second public service announcements. This year's theme is "Respect". The deadline to submit your DVD is midnight May 30, 2008.

For more information call the HCA Office of Communications at 612-348-5580

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