Chauvin To Be Tried Separately in Floyd Case

St. Paul defense attorney Paul Applebaum, who is not involved in the case, said another factor the judge could have weighed in his decision to hold two separate trials was that the other defendants may not want Chauvin’s record of misconduct held against them by jurors. “The other obvious reason would be that the co-defendants...

Man Sues St. Paul Police Officers, Saying He Was Beaten Without Cause

Another attorney, Paul Applebaum, said the injuries have affected Fleming's ability to work. "He has incredible persisting pain in his eye and in his head, so it's very difficult for him to find steady employment," Applebaum said. Applebaum is not sure if the officers were disciplined. Even though the incident happened six years ago, he says...

Attorneys: Tyrone Williams And His Killer Had a Dispute Prior to Shooting

Defense attorney Paul Applebaum said the wrong man is sitting in the defendant's seat in the courtroom. He said a different acquaintance of Williams is the killer. That acquaintance has not been charged in connection with the crime. And Applebaum told the jury of seven men and seven women that he will present evidence...

Man Plans Lawsuit Over Injuries During St. Paul Arrest

According to the police incident report, an officer stopped by the Station 4 bar in Lowertown sometime after 1 a.m. He noticed two women arguing with the bartenders and bar staff. One of the workers asked the police officer to remove the two women from the bar. Applebaum said one of the women was Clark's...