Jeff Day
Reporter
Hennepin County courtsJeff Day is a Hennepin County courts reporter. He previously worked as a sports reporter and editor.
Latest from Jeff Day
At ‘Nudieland’ sentencing, victims wrestle with grief and the failed society that creates killers
Several victims of the mass shooting at a DIY music venue in south Minneapolis that killed August Golden spoke about the inherent conflict of processing their grief through the criminal justice system.
March 25, 2025
Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects voter lawsuit over witness requirement for absentee ballots
An appeals court panel has ruled that Minnesota’s witness requirement for absentee voters does not violate the Voting Rights Act or the Civil Rights Act.
March 24, 2025
Hennepin County attorney investigates credentials of influential forensic expert
The background of Mark Lanterman, the chief technology officer of Computer Forensic Services, is under question. Lanterman says the Attorney’s Office is falling for a smear campaign by a rival forensic investigator.
March 21, 2025
Jury rules father — not Mall of America or Sea Life — negligent for child’s fall over escalator
A personal injury trial seeking $14 million in damages asked who bears responsibility after a 6-year-old boy fell over an escalator handrail: the mall and aquarium or his father.
March 20, 2025
MyPillow CEO Lindell blasts back at AG Ellison, calls charities investigation a 'hit job'
Recent court filings show the Attorney General’s Office began investigating three charities associated with MyPillow last year. Lindell said the investigation is politically motivated.
March 18, 2025
Minneapolis withdraws violence interrupter from consideration for contract after shooting
The Rev. Jerry McAfee’s nonprofit was set to get a nearly $650,000 violence prevention contract, despite controversies. Then 70 shots rang out.
March 17, 2025
Eden Prairie man charged with raping teen while out on bail on charges of soliciting minors for sex
Michael Bruce Gillis is charged with third-degree sexual conduct and his criminal trial in another case is set to start in April.
March 14, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court referee: Former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender should be disbarred
Kassius Benson, the former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender, was convicted of felony tax misconduct and was found to have misappropriated thousands of dollars from a client.
March 12, 2025
MyPillow CEO Lindell blasts back at AG Ellison, calls charities investigation a 'hit job'
Recent court filings show the Attorney General’s Office began investigating three charities associated with MyPillow last year. Lindell said the investigation is politically motivated.
March 18, 2025
Minneapolis withdraws violence interrupter from consideration for contract after shooting
The Rev. Jerry McAfee’s nonprofit was set to get a nearly $650,000 violence prevention contract, despite controversies. Then 70 shots rang out.
March 17, 2025
Eden Prairie man charged with raping teen while out on bail on charges of soliciting minors for sex
Michael Bruce Gillis is charged with third-degree sexual conduct and his criminal trial in another case is set to start in April.
March 14, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court referee: Former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender should be disbarred
Kassius Benson, the former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender, was convicted of felony tax misconduct and was found to have misappropriated thousands of dollars from a client.
March 12, 2025