Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty
@HennepinAtty
Office of the Hennepin County Attorney
"Being incarcerated is not the threat that we sometimes think it is" You don't want to miss this incredible conversation. Episode 5 of We Don't Have to choose is available now! Tune in!
Joshua Anthony Jones, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of second-degree intentional murder and, under the terms of the plea negotiation, will be sentenced to 420 months. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
“Violence is a manageable problem and we have a responsibility to manage it” Episode 5 of We Don’t Have to Choose is available now! You don’t want to miss this excellent conversation! open.spotify.com/show/6G35ks8pV…
Catch episode 5 of We Don’t Have to Choose wherever you get your podcasts! This episode features an excellent conversation between HC Attorney Mary Moriarty and Sasha Cotton, the Executive Director for the National Network for Safe Communities. Tune in! open.spotify.com/show/6G35ks8pV…
Episode 5 of our podcast We Don’t Have to Choose is live now wherever you get your podcasts! This episode features the Executive Director of the National Network for Safe Communities, Sasha Cotton. Tune in! youtu.be/9j0x62zsUiw?si…
Anwar Hussein Mohamed, 20, was sentenced to 48 months stayed for four years with 364 days in the Adult Corrections Facility on one count of second-degree manslaughter, stemming from a negligent discharge that killed Nebil Ahmed Omer on Oct. 12, 2024. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
In 2023, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office launched its “Explains” series to provide digestible and informative explanations of common terms and practices in the legal system. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
If we wanted a white supremacist's opinion, we'd ask. But we don't. So we won't. Also, Minneapolis is great.
Stephen Miller: "We have communities all across this nation that 20 years ago, before the era of open borders, were completely peaceful, completely stable. Look at a place like Minneapolis. Post mass migration they're unsafe, they're violent, you cannot use the public parks."
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) has surpassed 500 U or T visa certifications for crime victims and their families since Jan. 1, 2024, under a policy introduced last year that victim advocates have called a “model for the country.” hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
Our Podcast "We Don't Have to Choose" is a excellent resource for folks to hear from experts in their respective fields and unpack some of the deeper context behind legal trends. Listen here! open.spotify.com/show/6G35ks8pV…
Episode 5 of our podcast We Don’t Have to Choose is coming soon! In the meantime, check out Episode 4 featuring Professor James Forman Jr.
Jaden Trejaun Butcher, 20, was sentenced Wednesday to 220 months for his role in a mass shooting that injured nine people in Minneapolis on Aug. 20, 2023. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has charged two individuals following a law enforcement operation that seized nearly 900 pounds of methamphetamine. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
Recently, our legislative series No Fear or Favor was awarded with the Alliance for Community Media Foundation’s Best Independent News Production. Congrats to Jamael Lundy and Joanna Kohler for their hard work! Watch NFOF here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed a murder charge Monday against Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, in the death of Kayli Grace Arseth on June 16, 2025. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
We hope everyone across Hennepin County has a fun and safe time celebrating Independence Day! There are a ton of family-friendly activities across the Twin Cities metro! Make a plan to celebrate with your loved ones! mprnews.org/story/2025/07/…
Cities across the state of Minnesota have dazzling fireworks displays planned. Eliminate risk and leave the fireworks to the pros this year. #KeepTheFourthFun
Demario Dempsey, 19, was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a mass shooting that injured nine people in Minneapolis on Aug. 20, 2023. hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025…
Eliminating Dangerous Driving behaviors across the county requires collaborative efforts. Data driven interventions are proven to have positive impacts. Thank you to our partners for all their hard work to make our roads safer for everyone!
Throughout the summer, and into the fall, our office will be all across Hennepin County reminding folks to make safe and responsible choices in the road.