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I was thrilled to hear Stacey Abrams speak about her work on voting rights and changing structures. Her strategy changed the game in Georgia and across the country, and she’s done it with courage and grace. Check out how to fight authoritarianism at her organization:
Www.10stepcampaign.org
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December 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I was thrilled to hear Stacey Abrams speak about her work on voting rights and changing structures. Her strategy changed the game in Georgia and across the country, and she’s done it with courage and grace. Check out how to fight authoritarianism at her organization:
Www.10stepcampaign.org
Www.10stepcampaign.org
“The current federal administration is more adept at pardons for violent insurrectionists and drug traffickers than prosecutions,” Moriarty added. “If they intend to start caring about public safety and victims, we recommend they end their coverup of pedophiles and those who protect them.”
After no-prison plea deal in Hennepin County, feds charge man tied to multiple rapes
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Minneapolis man in connection with a string of sexual assaults including of a 15-year-old girl. Abdimahat Bille Mohamed, 28, avoided prison as part of a plea ...
www.mprnews.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“The current federal administration is more adept at pardons for violent insurrectionists and drug traffickers than prosecutions,” Moriarty added. “If they intend to start caring about public safety and victims, we recommend they end their coverup of pedophiles and those who protect them.”
The federal government is politicizing the sexual assault of a 15 year old child to continue its attack on our entire Somali community. Please see my statement below:
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty response to Department of Justice comments on prosecution of Abdimahat Mohamed
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty response to Department of Justice comments on prosecution of Abdimahat Mohamed (release December 2025)
www.hennepinattorney.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The federal government is politicizing the sexual assault of a 15 year old child to continue its attack on our entire Somali community. Please see my statement below:
I agree. Elected officials need to show up and have candid, transparent conversations with community. Ambiguous claims of values alignment is not enough. What specifically are we doing? What are the barriers to achieving the changes that community wants to see in the criminal legal system?
It is also worth mentioning, KFAI is the ONLY place you will hear this type of community-led convo with an elected official. This type of media is so important to how you form your civic understanding. More important than EVER. Support it!!, go to www.kfai.org/donate
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I agree. Elected officials need to show up and have candid, transparent conversations with community. Ambiguous claims of values alignment is not enough. What specifically are we doing? What are the barriers to achieving the changes that community wants to see in the criminal legal system?
I enjoy talking to DA about the public safety landscape here in Minneapolis and HC. It’s important for me to talk about challenges we’ve faced in the past three years so community can understand why and how the status quo pushes back.
Catch the archive of @bullycreative.bsky.social's talk with @marymoriarty.bsky.social via the KFAI Archive (kfai.org/episode/12-0...) or over on Mixcloud (www.mixcloud.com/kfaiFMradio/...)
December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I enjoy talking to DA about the public safety landscape here in Minneapolis and HC. It’s important for me to talk about challenges we’ve faced in the past three years so community can understand why and how the status quo pushes back.
If we want public safety we have to do what actually makes us safer, and this means doing what the research tells us. Many thanks to the U for this groundbreaking research on what works with young people.
“A University of Minnesota Medical School study released in November found only 12% of youth who successfully completed pre‑charge diversion with HCAO re‑offended within a year, compared to nearly half of those who went through traditional court.”
Expanding the criteria for youth crime diversion program in Hennepin County
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has begun expanding which juvenile cases qualify for youth diversion, citing new research that shows the approach reduces repeat offenses and keeps more young peo...
kstp.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If we want public safety we have to do what actually makes us safer, and this means doing what the research tells us. Many thanks to the U for this groundbreaking research on what works with young people.
“A University of Minnesota Medical School study released in November found only 12% of youth who successfully completed pre‑charge diversion with HCAO re‑offended within a year, compared to nearly half of those who went through traditional court.”
Expanding the criteria for youth crime diversion program in Hennepin County
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has begun expanding which juvenile cases qualify for youth diversion, citing new research that shows the approach reduces repeat offenses and keeps more young peo...
kstp.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“A University of Minnesota Medical School study released in November found only 12% of youth who successfully completed pre‑charge diversion with HCAO re‑offended within a year, compared to nearly half of those who went through traditional court.”
Want to know what science says about adolescent development in ages 10 to 26? Did you know that declaring a young person an adult at 18 is an arbitrary legal designation with no scientific basis? Check out this conversation with Dr. Robert Kinscherff to hear about how we can better serve youth.
We Don't Have to Choose E.9
Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · 11/26/2025 · 1h 14m
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November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Want to know what science says about adolescent development in ages 10 to 26? Did you know that declaring a young person an adult at 18 is an arbitrary legal designation with no scientific basis? Check out this conversation with Dr. Robert Kinscherff to hear about how we can better serve youth.
Over 1700 unexamined sexual kits were discovered at MPD. Melissa Zimmerman’s kit was one of them. Listen to her traumatic journey.
HCAO Press Conference: Conviction in Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (11/12/25)
YouTube video by HennepinAttorney
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November 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Over 1700 unexamined sexual kits were discovered at MPD. Melissa Zimmerman’s kit was one of them. Listen to her traumatic journey.
This result took far too long, and I am sorry,” said County Attorney Mary Moriarty, speaking at a post-sentencing news conference with Zimmerman and her husband standing steps behind her.
www.startribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This result took far too long, and I am sorry,” said County Attorney Mary Moriarty, speaking at a post-sentencing news conference with Zimmerman and her husband standing steps behind her.
Dr. James Densley describes our conversation. We:
• Define the many forms of gun violence, before examining in depth the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and the broader pattern of mass shootings; placing victims, survivors, perpetrators, and context front and center.
• Define the many forms of gun violence, before examining in depth the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and the broader pattern of mass shootings; placing victims, survivors, perpetrators, and context front and center.
We Don't Have to Choose E.8
Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · 11/06/2025 · 1h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Dr. James Densley describes our conversation. We:
• Define the many forms of gun violence, before examining in depth the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and the broader pattern of mass shootings; placing victims, survivors, perpetrators, and context front and center.
• Define the many forms of gun violence, before examining in depth the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and the broader pattern of mass shootings; placing victims, survivors, perpetrators, and context front and center.
I’m sure many of us have wondered how and why the mass shooting at Annunciation happened. In this episode, I talked to Dr. James Densley about mass shootings using the Annunciation shooter’s journal as context. The good news is that we can prevent school shootings. Listen to find out how.
We Don't Have to Choose E.8
Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · 11/06/2025 · 1h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’m sure many of us have wondered how and why the mass shooting at Annunciation happened. In this episode, I talked to Dr. James Densley about mass shootings using the Annunciation shooter’s journal as context. The good news is that we can prevent school shootings. Listen to find out how.
I love to vote on Election Day! Please vote if you haven’t, because every vote matters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I love to vote on Election Day! Please vote if you haven’t, because every vote matters.
Thank you to Minnesota Women’s Press for this wonderful write up on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). Check out the toolkit created by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
RESOURCE: Extreme Risk Protection Orders, what it does and who it might be for
The Hennepin County attorney's office has created a toolkit to help people understand the value of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and the warning signs that might require it.
www.womenspress.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you to Minnesota Women’s Press for this wonderful write up on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). Check out the toolkit created by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
Our HCAO therapy dog, Barrett, is dressed for the holiday. Barrett provides support for kids, adult victims, and staff. Barrett is a sweet boy.
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our HCAO therapy dog, Barrett, is dressed for the holiday. Barrett provides support for kids, adult victims, and staff. Barrett is a sweet boy.
Please join me tonight at the Central Library in Minneapolis for an important discussion about mass violence. Dr. James Densley will talk about why mass shootings happen and what we can do to prevent them. This will be our first live podcast recording for “We Don’t Have to Choose.”
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Please join me tonight at the Central Library in Minneapolis for an important discussion about mass violence. Dr. James Densley will talk about why mass shootings happen and what we can do to prevent them. This will be our first live podcast recording for “We Don’t Have to Choose.”
Join us for this much needed conversation on mass shootings and what we can do to prevent them. Tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library.
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join us for this much needed conversation on mass shootings and what we can do to prevent them. Tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement that criminal charges are a necessary deterrent because of the planning and thought that goes into committing white collar crime.
Top Twin Cities real estate agent charged with failing to pay nearly $400,000 in taxes
Prosecutors allege Kevin Mullen, who has closed multimillion-dollar deals in the past four years, has an accrued tax deficiency that actually goes back to 2008.
www.startribune.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement that criminal charges are a necessary deterrent because of the planning and thought that goes into committing white collar crime.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the event isn't just about awareness — it's about access.
Hennepin County addresses domestic violence and survivor support at summit
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
www.cbsnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the event isn't just about awareness — it's about access.
This year I started a podcast called, “We Don’t Have to Choose.” It explores why we don’t have to choose between public safety and evidence based reform. Please subscribe today!
We Don't Have to Choose Ep.7
Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · 09/23/2025 · 1h 3m
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October 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This year I started a podcast called, “We Don’t Have to Choose.” It explores why we don’t have to choose between public safety and evidence based reform. Please subscribe today!
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone. If you need help safety planning, getting an order for protection or assessing resources, please walk in or call the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC).
HCAO Domestic Violence Message
YouTube video by HennepinAttorney
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October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone. If you need help safety planning, getting an order for protection or assessing resources, please walk in or call the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC).
“We went out to Denver as a group, and some representatives from Hennepin County came and we learned about the Denver model, which was to have an intense effort around those investigations.”
HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.
HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.
We treat every non-fatal shooting in Saint Paul with the same urgency as a homicide. We’re solving more cases, cutting crime by double digits, and producing a record-low homicide rate—proving this action-driven approach creates safer outcomes.
St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025
A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.
www.mprnews.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“We went out to Denver as a group, and some representatives from Hennepin County came and we learned about the Denver model, which was to have an intense effort around those investigations.”
HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.
HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.
Did you know there are choirs at the prisons in Shakopee (women) and Stillwater? Voices of Hope is the organization that made it happen. The choirs help build a sense of belonging and hope for those incarcerated. Check it out and donate to this wonderful group.groyphttps://www.wearevoicesofhope.org/
October 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Did you know there are choirs at the prisons in Shakopee (women) and Stillwater? Voices of Hope is the organization that made it happen. The choirs help build a sense of belonging and hope for those incarcerated. Check it out and donate to this wonderful group.groyphttps://www.wearevoicesofhope.org/
One murder is too many. And we have tools that could prevent many murders that we need to implement.
The good news is that Minneapolis is trending in the right direction, along with other big cities throughout the country.
The good news is that Minneapolis is trending in the right direction, along with other big cities throughout the country.
Murder was down nearly 20% in the 30 cities with the most murders in 2024 (available through September in 29 of the 30 cities).
October 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
One murder is too many. And we have tools that could prevent many murders that we need to implement.
The good news is that Minneapolis is trending in the right direction, along with other big cities throughout the country.
The good news is that Minneapolis is trending in the right direction, along with other big cities throughout the country.
County Attorney Mary Moriarty formed a dedicated ERPO team: Rena Alexander supports law enforcement cases and Bridget Liverca guides family filed petitions, including for domestic violence survivors.
Hennepin County Red Flag Orders | ERPOs and Mental Health
Hennepin County red flag orders lead Minnesota in 2025 with 50 filings. Officials pair ERPOs with mental health resources to prevent crises and reduce gun violence.
spokesman-recorder.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
County Attorney Mary Moriarty formed a dedicated ERPO team: Rena Alexander supports law enforcement cases and Bridget Liverca guides family filed petitions, including for domestic violence survivors.