Ocatvia Marberry was sentenced to 41 months for Lake Street robberies.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office objected to the sentence, which is a departure from the guidelines.

Leroy Martinez, who was shot by police after shooting a man at the Little Earth Housing community, received a short sentence.

The judge sentencing a man for securities fraud told the victims that Hennepin County stands out in prosecuting white-collar crimes.

Michael Hudalla was sentenced to 75 months in prison as the leader of the Enzo Mortgage Group and its fraud.

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office worked for nearly three years to protect the Midtown Greenway from overhead power lines.

The two county officials responsible for voting in Hennepin County declared the process free of fraud with only a few cases of ineligible felons voting.

An amended criminal complaint provided more details about the hours after Senser's vehicle killed a Roseville man.

Joseph Gustafson, the leader of the crime organization in North Minneapolis, was convicted by a jury Friday.

A jury found William Lane guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of Christopher Dozier.

County Attorney Mike Freeman, other prosecutors and Sen. Warren Limmer said Thursday that a new bill will protect vulnerable adults from neglect.

Gina Werner is competing to become Queen of the Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.

James Ober pleaded guilty to falsifying documents to obtain millions of dollars.

Darryl Walker is an example of tough gun enforcement by prosecutors

Arnold Waukazo was sentenced for the murder of Christopher Bates who was living as Krissy Corley.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman discussed the latest statistics while police seek shooter in three-year-old's death.

Charges were filed against the driver of a one-car crash in Brooklyn Center from last April.

Charlene Hatcher appointed as the new Deputy Civil County Attorney

Liz Cutter traveled to Kazakhstan to help train prosecutors on domestic violence cases

Gary Griffin was found guilty Wednesday of murder in a robbery slaying of Stanley Rogers in South Minneapolis

Tune in Tuesday, December 6th at 9:00 am to hear Mike Freeman and be@school Manager Tamiko Thomas

Arnold Waukazo was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Christopher Bates, who also was known as Krissy Corley.

Mike Freeman awaits the verdict on a case he tried earlier this month.

Richfield man charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of Delwin Cooper.

Five teenagers were adjudicated delinquent and punished for a melee, with gunshots, over several hours in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman discussed the crime-fighting success of the past year as he discussed his 2012 budget with the county board.

Three people associated with Enzo Mortgage Group and its multi-million dollar fraud will each spend years in prison.

Octavia Marberry was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, but the citizen who fatally shot her brother, Darren Evanovich, will not be charged.

Christopher Cook, a Minnesota Vikings cornerback, was charged with beating and choking his girlfriend.

Four men captured at a house they broke into were charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery

Aaron Boogaard pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge in relation to death of his brother Derek.

Defendants will spend several years in prison and forfeit money.

Latoya Reese charged more than $6,000 on cards stolen from four area colleges

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has five days to respond to a judge's decision dismissing a drug sale charge against Aaron Boogaard.

Joseph Tucker admitted to the May 11 robbery where the victim pulled a gun.

Lonnell Powell was indicted on one count of first degree murder.

Mahdi Ali was convicted of first degree murder and will spend his life in prison.

Robert Burke received the sentence Hennepin County Attorney's Office wanted for shooting 17 times last year.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman details what the office has accomplished this year

Hennepin County Attorney's Office charged Senser with a crime that could net her 48 months in prison.

Carla Hagen, a senior attorney in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, returned to her northern roots in publishing her first novel.

The death of a man Thursday three weeks after he was shot resulted in murder charges against three men.

The Hennepin County Attorney cannot charge a hit-and-run, or any other crime, until it receives the case from law enforcement. No exceptions have been made in the death of Anousone Phanthavong.

The KARE 11 Sunrise show featured Mike Freeman and Tamiko Thomas Thursday morning.

A 27-year-old man had been stabbed before he killed his assailant.

County Attorney Mike Freeman encourages youth to be@school and outlines the be@school program.

The woman used her attacker's knife against him in self-defense.

Under court rule and state law, nothing, not even the existence of charges against any suspects younger than 16, can be released. However, victims will be notified of charges and court appearances without regard to the age of the offender or the level of the charge.

The suspect in Justin Jackson's death was protecting himself and was released Monday.

"There's not a single county attorney in Minnesota who makes a prosecutorial decision based on finances," Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman

Judge finds local man guilty of racketeering in mortgage scheme

Hennepin County Attorney's Office is now indicting some rapists and seeking life in prison for their crimes.

A jury convicted Jonathan Rubio-Segura Friday for a punch that killed a Minneapolis man last year.

County attorney staff learn much, enjoy more, at National Night Out

County attorney and staff will fan out over Hennepin County for National Night Out today.

Inept felon shoots self then makes up story trying to avoid prison.

Prosecutors will seek 40 years in St. Louis Park murder

Charges against brother of Derek Boogaard explained

Two people, in separate cases, bilked more than $1 million from victims, including elderly victims.

Due to the extraordinary circumstances and impact of this crime, the Hennepin County Attorney sought and obtained a sentence of 155 months. A statement is available in English and Spanish.

Restaurant company worker cooked up way to feed her accounts

Casey Anthony's murder acquittal raises the question: how do prosecutors know when the evidence is good enough?

UPDATE: Temporary restraining order denied Thursday so new law against bath salts, incense happens Friday.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman was directed by the Hennepin County Board to intervene in the case brought before Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin Thursday to keep some government activities functioning.

Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman said that, “We think that this could be the second wave of criminal activity resulting from the housing crisis ... a scam that specifically targets those properties that went into foreclosure. But we stand ready to prosecute white-collar criminals who are taking money from private businesses and the taxpayers.”

The story highlights two recent convictions by the Hennepin County Attorney and warns white-collar criminals to expect further investigation, crackdown on fraud violations.

“One domestic abuse homicide is one too many,” said Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman after charging John Edward Bogema, 49, of Dayton, with second degree intentional murder Monday in the death of his wife. "We are tracking [three] unrelated cases to see if there are common patterns which can be addressed in the hopes of reducing these tragic cases.”

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Douglas Carl Manney, 50, of New Hope, with second degree murder in the death of his girlfriend.

A Dayton man was arrested and charged as he was preparing to fly to South America.

Juries convicted two men in separate cases of continuing sexual abuse of children in their care, a result of the high priority the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has put on prosecuting serious and repeat sex offenders.  Español

Select cases in the courts for the week of June 6-10.

Northsiders banded together and along with the non-profit community and Minneapolis and Hennepin County help, volunteers have provide enormous help to those who suffered losses.  However, we have heard rumors of possible scams concerning repairs and other potential criminal activity that may have or might be committed in the stricken area. The chief prosecutors for the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County are prepared to move very quickly with the able assistance of our law enforcement allies to prosecute these cases.

MPR reported on resources for residents impacted by the tornado, including legal infiormation and a self-help clinic hosted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

The destructive tornado that smashed through North Minneapolis May 22 spurred volunteers from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to lend a hand.

Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman warned that his office will vigorously prosecute scam artists who try to take advantage of property owners devastated by Sunday’s tornado.

"What we're trying to do is take those people who use guns, and who have a history of using guns, and make sure they're off the street for the longest possible time," [Hennepin County Attorney] Freeman said.

It's my fourth term in office but my pledge remains the same; to uphold the values and integrity of this office.  As your county attorney, my goal is to bring justice to the victims of crimes and work to protect the 1.1 million citizens of Hennepin County.