Under gray skies on the afternoon of Oct. 30, relatives of two women, one Black, one Indigenous, gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center accusing Minneapolis police and city officials of failing to protect women of color from domestic violence. The families came seeking justice for Mariah Samuels, a 30-year-old African American mother who was […]
Mary Moriarty
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Hennepin County joins shift away from ‘pretextual’ enforcement
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the county will stop prosecuting charges from pretextual traffic stops—expired tabs, window tint, and similar low-level violations—starting Oct. 15. Officials say the move reduces racial disparities and frees resources for violent crime; skeptics warn about losing an enforcement tool. The shift mirrors Ramsey County’s 2021 policy and Minneapolis’ consent-decree limits on stops.
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Hennepin County expands ‘Red Flag’ orders to prevent crises
Hennepin County red flag orders are up in 2025. A specialized ERPO team and expanded mental health resources help families and police intervene before crises escalate.
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty statement on law enforcement action in Minneapolis
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty condemned ICE’s presence in a recent Minneapolis law enforcement action — calling it harmful to immigrant communities.
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Hennepin County launches groundbreaking juvenile expungement program
The Hennepin County District Attorney has launched the nation’s first prosecutor-led juvenile expungement program, aimed at clearing the criminal records of young people and removing obstacles to education, employment, and housing.
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Hennepin County program helps Black youth seal criminal records and move forward
Hennepin County has launched a new program to help people who were convicted of crimes as children get a second chance by sealing their records, which could make a big difference for Black youth in our communities.
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Hennepin County domestic violence resources
The Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a panel of social workers, community advocates, city attorneys, and county attorneys, who discussed the importance of protecting victims of domestic violence and the need for red flag laws.
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Hennepin County Attorney drops charges against trooper in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II
County says dismissal due to new evidence Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has dismissed the murder case against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II. Moriarty, who has come under ferocious criticism from law enforcement groups for bringing murder charges against the trooper over Cobb’s killing on July 31, […]
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State trooper charged with murder in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
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Hennepin County attorney to handle investigation into Cobb killing
‘The old ways of silence and turning a blind eye are over. Accountability is coming no matter how hard you try to hide.’
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The case for juvenile justice reformÂ
Moriarty stands by her decision to offer the plea deal and the decision to offer two years in juvenile detention followed by an extended juvenile justice sentence.
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Crime and punishment: the Zaria McKeever case
In an MSR exclusive, Tiffynnie Epps shares her family’s journey in seeking justice for the murder of her sister Zaria McKeever.
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Hennepin County Attorney candidate envisions big changes
‘As county attorney, my job is to prosecute violent crime, and I can’t do that effectively unless we have good police work.’Â
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First Black Hennepin County Sheriff imminent; Omar barely holds seat & more
The winning candidate will become the first Black sheriff in Hennepin County, replacing outgoing and embattled Sheriff David Hutchinson.
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​Hennepin County Attorney candidates square off
A forum for the seven candidates running for Hennepin County Attorney was held Wednesday, July 27 at Ties Lounge & Rooftop in downtown Minneapolis.
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A big job awaits the next Hennepin County Attorney
‘This will be a big job. But Mary Moriarty is up for the challenge.’
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Observations from a long, consequential trial
The Derek Chauvin verdict is significant because it represents a rare instance of accountability in the criminal legal system for White officers who kill Black men.
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Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’
The state will call their first witness in the Chauvin case, with the order of witnesses being strategic and the defense being given notice of potential witnesses one week before trial.
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The start of the Chauvin trial: jury instructions, opening arguments
What to expect from the opening day of the Derek Chauvin trial.
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More must be done to ensure diverse juries in Hennepin County
Although they are aware that Hennepin’s Black population is underrepresented in the jury pool, they have done no research on why that might be the case.