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Monday, June 22, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement after a federal judge quashed United States Department of Justice subpoenas issued to Hennepin County and others during Metro Surge.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The HCAO charged Pao Her Lee, 49, with three counts related to threats and harassment directed at St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her when she was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed its opposition Wednesday to ICE agent Gregory Morgan’s motion to move his case to federal court.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Tyler Joseph O’Brien, 31, with numerous counts related to a standoff between Mr. O’Brien and local law enforcement on June 9.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will move forward with the state charges filed against Vance Boelter for the June 2025 shootings.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released a statement Friday in response to the federal government's written responses to Touhy demands.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea from Zyere Jakay Porter, 24, for his role in a shooting at Boom Island in June 2025.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office advanced the criminal case against Taylor Justin Schulz, 47, on Thursday.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement on Tuesday, June 2.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Christian Castro, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, was arrested in Texas Friday morning.
Friday, May 22, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced charges against Janaya Frost and Jordan Frost in an incident on May 15 that led to the death of Amos Ferrier.
Gregory Morgan, Jr., 35, appeared in Hennepin County District Court for the first time Friday. He turned himself in to the Hennepin County Jail Thursday before posting bond and exiting custody.