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Mark Wasson

Twin Cities

Mark has spent most of his career covering court systems throughout Minnesota for Forum Communications and Courthouse News. He earned a degree in Print Journalism, with a Political Science minor, from St. Cloud State University.

Minnesota cop injured man’s eye with riot munition, lawsuit says

Minnesota cop injured man’s eye with riot munition, lawsuit says

According to the lawsuit, Minneapolis has paid out about $5.6 million dollars due to its police department’s illegitimate use of less-than-lethal rounds against residents upset over the broad daylight murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

$500k bail for Bloomington man accused of raping 13-year-old girl

$500k bail for Bloomington man accused of raping 13-year-old girl

A 13-year-old girl told police that Jose Ramon Traconis Salvador raped her about 11 times over the course of a year.

U of M officer broke protestor's ribs during picket line assault, lawsuit alleges

U of M officer broke protestor's ribs during picket line assault, lawsuit alleges

"People have the right to support striking workers without fear of being hurt by the police,” Trish Kanous said. "I hope that by coming forward, I can help ensure this doesn't happen to someone else who is simply trying to exercise their constitutional rights."

St. Paul man accused of sexually assaulting 2 girls

St. Paul man accused of sexually assaulting 2 girls

Gonzalo Alejandro Buenrostro Estrada told one of the girls not to tell anyone about the sexual assaults or he would hit her, according to Langr.

Warrant issued for St. Louis Park man for child sexual assault

Warrant issued for St. Louis Park man for child sexual assault

The girl told law enforcement that she locked herself in the bathroom and started crying after Kirscht’s assault made her feel “really uncomfortable,” according to the complaint.

Plymouth sex offender charged with possessing child sexual abuse images

Plymouth sex offender charged with possessing child sexual abuse images

Gary Michael Nunn is charged with one felony count of possessing pornographic work by a registered predatory offender, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in Hennepin County District Court.

St. Paul business sued for medical discrimination following return to work policy

St. Paul business sued for medical discrimination following return to work policy

In her complaint, Tammy Hall-Benson outlined a pattern of discrimination and retaliation by her employer, the Worker’s Compensation Reinsurance Association, which included revoking her remote work status and refusing to allow an effective air filter at its St. Paul office.