Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Noor, Minneapolis Moves Forward After Conviction

The politics of the case and the racial realities of the justice system could make for a costly settlement, said civil rights attorney Paul Applebaum, who has represented victims of Minneapolis police in use-of-force cases. “I’m going to be blatant. This was a middle-aged, attractive white woman who by all accounts was a tremendous human...

Lollie Sues Cops, City For St. Paul Skyway Arrest

Lollie was waiting to meet his children at a nearby daycare in what he thought was a public area of the First National Bank building. Security officers there asked him to leave and Lollie, who is African-American, refused when he spotted other non-minorities in the same area. That’s when officer Lori Hayne first approached Lollie, whom...

Partial Verdict Reached In Mpls. Officer’s Assault Trial

Partial verdict reached in Minneapolis Police Officer’s assault trial. Attorney Paul Applebaum civilly sued Griffin over the same case and won on behalf of his clients. The city of Minneapolis had to pay more than $150,000. Partial Verdict Reached In Mpls. Officer’s Assault Trial Jennifer Mayerle, WCCO/CBS Minnesota