Rochelle Olson
Reporter | Hennepin County Courts and Legal Affairs
Phone: 612-673-1747
E-mail: raolson@startribune.com
Rochelle Olson covers Hennepin County courts, including criminal and civil cases and the people who make the justice system work.
Recent content from Rochelle Olson
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Judge scolds Hecker for scant financial disclosures
Clearly out of patience, Judge Jay Quam told the former car dealer to provide the answers he wants by Nov. 13.
Nov 6, 2009 -
Drug charges added to lawyer's legal woes
Al Garcia, who already had legal problems, now faces an indictment alleging drug dealing for the past six years.
Nov 4, 2009 -
Hecker spells out his sources of income
Hecker said in a bankruptcy court filing that he is relying on consulting fees, loans and his 401(k) to support himself.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Ex-Minneapolis employee denies she sold drugs at City Hall
The defendant, accused of selling prescription narcotics, said her case is related to actions against Hennepin County Court workers.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Suspect in Minneapolis killing says he's scapegoat for gang inmates
A second trial has begun in a 2003 murder in Minneapolis. The prosecution and defense have taken widely different sides, even arguing over the suspect's nickname.
Nov 2, 2009 -
Jury deadlocked in trial for 2003 murder in south Minneapolis
A hung jury was declared Friday in the trial of Jonathan Turner, who says he was falsely charged with a fatal shooting over a gang dispute.
Oct 17, 2009 -
Hennepin County workers accused in swindle scheme
Charges allege a conspiracy with landlords to share rental assistance. Several landlords also face charges.
Oct 14, 2009 -
Favre, Holmgren discuss QB's previous retirements on radio
The Vikings quarterback dodged questions about whether he would play next year.
Oct 12, 2009 -
Inmate pleads guilty in '96 murder of Minneapolis man
Formerly of Minneapolis, Rommal Bennett had been charged with killing Wally John Lundin, who disappeared after using a bar's restroom.
Oct 12, 2009 -
Judge to Hecker: Source of cash?
Former auto mogul Denny Hecker must tell a Hennepin County judge how he's supporting himself given that he claims a minimum in $25,000 monthly expenses while calling himself bankrupt and unemployed.
Oct 12, 2009