The commission on Judicial Selection announced three candidates Thursday, Dec. 14, to fill a vacancy in Minnesota's Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge David Mennis.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds Swift County conviction challenged over evidence gathered without defense counsel present
Defendant argued that photographs taken of scratches on his arm following his first court appearance and without an attorney to represent him denied his right to counsel. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the photographs did not deny the defendant a fair trial, but two of the justices filed a dissenting opinion. 7:11 pm, Apr. 1, 2021 ×
Raciel Zalva Zaldivar-Proenza
ST. PAUL The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Swift County defendant for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
Two of the chief justices filed a dissenting opinion in the decision released March 31.
Benson man jailed on 6 new child pornography charges, allegedly continued to view images after being charged with 13 felonies related to child porn
After being charged with 13 felonies for possessing or disseminating child pornography, a Benson man was released on his own recognizance with supervision. But he s in jail facing six more child pornography charges, because he allegedly continued to view and share videos while on release. 6:11 am, Mar. 16, 2021 ×
Matthiew John GraueCustody photo
BENSON Already facing 13 felony child pornography charges, a Benson man is in jail, facing six more felonies for allegedly disseminating child pornography.
Matthiew John Graue, 26, had been on supervised release without paying bail since late last year and was ordered to possess no pornographic materials or electronics.