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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Bloomington day-care provider says supervision was adequate
Doris Meeks said she had no idea how a toddler got into a car seat and suffocated. She said she was out at the time, but her daughter was watching the children.
Nov 21, 2009 -
Iowa arrrest of Twin Cities lawyer may mean return to jail
Prosecutors are asking that suspended Twin Cities lawyer, arrested in Iowa this week, be returned to jail until trial. He may be in court today.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Alleged Ponzi scheme items to be auctioned
Boats, trailers, cars, go-carts and other property of an Andover man accused of defrauding more than 100 investors in a $53 million scheme will be up for sale.
Nov 18, 2009 -
Suspended lawyer Garcia's hearing is postponed
Al Garcia's hearing over alleged violations of his release didn't go ahead as planned. His whereabouts are unclear.
Nov 18, 2009 -
Hecker takes another run at financial explanation
In new documents filed in court, Hecker says he spent $27,500 on vacations since filing bankruptcy and wired $72,500 to his girlfriend.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Hazelden sued for breach of privacy
Counselor reported herself for mistakenly telling woman's husband, who sought divorce.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Ex-City Hall player takes a long, hard fall
Al Garcia is dealing with trouble on three fronts now. Friends hope for the best for the lawyer once called a "good family man."
Nov 17, 2009 -
Mom charged in boy-in-oven case
The woman allegedly told police that she turned on the oven to force boy out when he hid there during a beating.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Supreme Court referee says Garcia should be disbarred
The lawyer lied about misdeeds and has failed to pay back clients, the referee says. Garcia plans to appeal.
Nov 16, 2009 -
He was beloved by Bloomington hockey fans
Jefferson janitor Dale Bishop announced Jaguars' and Eagles' games and sometimes brought the house down.
Nov 16, 2009