Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) – Lukas Devlen Fineday, 27, of rural Ponsford, Minnesota, has been sentenced to state prison on two separate felony charges after a disturbing domestic violence case involving strangulation, imprisonment with zip ties, and threats with a machete. The case, originally filed in Becker County District Court, recently returned from the Minnesota Court… Continue reading DOMESTIC HORROR: Ponsford Man Sentenced for Strangling, Tying Victim with Zip Ties – Court of Appeals Partially Reverses Conviction
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Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Cites Ineffective Counsel
PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Argues Ineffective Counsel & Alternate Suspects 
Minnesota – February 2025 Eric James Reinbold, convicted of murdering his wife Lissette Reinbold in 2021, is appealing his 40-year sentence. His attorney, Christopher Cadem, argued before a panel of judges that Reinbold’s original defense was ineffective,… Continue reading Eric James Reinbold Appeals Murder Conviction – Cites Ineffective Counsel
Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A lawsuit claiming the University of North Dakota (UND) violated federal law by cutting its women’s ice hockey program can proceed after the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s dismissal. The lawsuit, filed under Title IX, seeks to reinstate the program that was cut in 2017 due… Continue reading Federal Court Revives Women’s Hockey Lawsuit Against UND
Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case
U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
ST. LOUIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota gun owners and Second Amendment advocates. The court ruled that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry for individuals under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, marking a significant… Continue reading U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
President Biden Calls for Unity After Trump Assassination Attempt, Orders Security Review
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – President Joe Biden on Sunday appealed for national unity following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. He announced an independent security review to understand how such an attack could occur. Biden delivered remarks from the White House after being briefed in the Situation Room, emphasizing the need for a thorough and… Continue reading President Biden Calls for Unity After Trump Assassination Attempt, Orders Security Review