FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Federal Prosecutor Lynn Crooks known for his prosecution against former American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, has died. Crooks was admitted into the North Dakota courts in July of 1965. His was a Special Assistant Attorney General for North Dakota and later an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Fargo until his retirement in 2002. As an assistant…
A Manvel teen has been arrested for Minor In Consumption and cited for distracted driving after a crash near Grand Forks Tuesday afternoon. Troopers say a pickup driven by 19-year-old Matthew Voll rear-ended another pickup while heading South on Hwy. 101. The driver of the second pickup has been taken to Altru Hospital. Authorities say that driver’s identity is confidential…
BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck officer who was attacked while on duty has invoked Marsy’s Law. That means his name will not be made public thanks to the law passed by voters to expand the rights of crime victims. The officer was punched in the head and had his eyes gouged before he shot and wounded his attacker at…
A North Dakota media lawyer says Marsy’s Law is causing confusion over what information should be made public. Attorney Jack McDonald says when some information isn’t made public, it can become a public safety concern. Supporters of Marsy’s Law say it gives victims more protection and rights. However, a Bismarck lawmaker says one police department in the state is refusing…
