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Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) documentary “Justice Reimagined,” which tells the story of Marvin Haynes’ wrongful conviction for murder, was nominated for a Regional Emmy.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Shay Michael Benson, 38, was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the murder of Jennifer Millons in September 2025.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Christian Castro, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, made his first appearance in Hennepin County District Court Thursday. Mr. Castro is charged in state court with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Raymond Jones, 66, was sentenced today to 128 months for the killing of Desirae Argueta-Joj on November 5, 2025. At the sentencing hearing, HCAO prosecutors argued for a 180-month sentence.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement in response to a Minneapolis shooting with multiple victims.