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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Drunken driver who killed Burnsville woman sentenced
A drunken driver gets eight years for running over a woman twice in a parking lot, killing her. "I forgive," her husband said.
Jun 23, 2009 -
3-year battle over DWI device could end in 30 days
The judge hearing arguments for and against a proposed settlement giving the state access to code said he will rule by then.
Jun 20, 2009 -
Former assistant suing U also sues Tubby Smith
In both lawsuits, Jimmy Williams said he gave up a job as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State based on the offer of a $200,000-a-year job to assist Smith.
Jun 19, 2009 -
Judge ponders 'a judicial squeeze play'
Judges and attorneys struggle with a "Catch-22" involving access to the code for a widely used breath test in DWI cases.
Jun 13, 2009 -
Drunk driver accepts 8-year term in Burnsville woman's death
A Burnsville woman, 66, was run over and killed; the driver's blood-alcohol content was 5 times the legal limit.
Jun 11, 2009 -
Former assistant to attorney Garcia charged with meth possession
The federal charges came a day after the state dropped drug charges against lawyer Al Garcia and his former aide.
Jun 11, 2009 -
Meth charges dropped in case of City Hall power broker
Anoka County dismissed charges that lawyer Al Garcia and his former assistant traded legal services for an "incentive." The assistant was then arrested on similar federal charges.
Jun 10, 2009 -
Was it geography or agenda that scuttled Minneapolis building plan?
A developer alleges in a lawsuit that Minneapolis City Council Member Lisa Goodman unfairly rejected his planned 21-story development. She says it was too big for the area.
Jun 9, 2009 -
Lawyers joust in Williamses case
A Hennepin County judge will decide if the two Vikings defensive linemen can play while their suspensions case is making its way through the courts.
Jun 3, 2009 -
Judge promises prompt ruling on when Williamses can play
Judge Gary Larson has to decide whether Kevin Williams and Pat Williams can play for the Vikings while their case works its way through the legal system
Jun 2, 2009