Abby Simons

Reporter | Hennepin County courts
Phone: 612-673-4921
Abby joined the Star Tribune in 2008 and has covered the courts since 2011. She has also worked as a general assignment and police reporter.

Recent content from Abby Simons

Appeals court revives Mpls. tree trimmer's license challenge

The ruling for Jim Dolphy means he must be allowed to argue against Minneapolis ordinance that requires arborist certification.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 07:07 PM

Attorney sees injustice at work in case against father of slain son

Steven Meshbesher also charged the case against Kao Chongsua Xiong, 31, is a tragedy.

Updated: December 28, 2012, - 09:40 PM

Mpls. father is charged after 1 son shot other

Felonies are filed after 4-year-old fired gun found in family bedroom.

Updated: December 27, 2012, - 11:15 PM

Minnesota Toyota owners skeptical of payout chances

Those who struggled with vehicle defects said they'll wait and see.

Updated: December 27, 2012, - 10:58 PM

Biting dog to be euthanized Friday, its appeals exhausted

Officials say Brody, a 4-year-old Labrador mix owned by Mitchell Sawh, is a dangerous dog and that they'd be shirking their responsibility to keep him alive.

Updated: December 20, 2012, - 10:33 PM

Lino Lakes dog has his day in Minn's high court - and loses

Mitchell Sawh of Lino Lakes maintains that Brody, his 4-year-old Labrador mix, isn't vicious, and that the bites resulted from misunderstandings when the dog was either startled or trying to protect its family.

Updated: December 20, 2012, - 10:44 AM

Dec. 17: Prime suspect proclaims his innocence

Ryan Larson, angry after five days in jail without charges, hasn't gone back to Cold Spring. "Why am I being accused?"

Updated: December 17, 2012, - 05:56 AM

Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell apologizes, vows to stay on

Cook County attorney vows to stay in his job despite a protective order involving a 17-year-old girl.

Updated: December 12, 2012, - 07:42 AM

Ex-girlfriend gets 40 years in slaying of Brooklyn Center man she stalked

Rochelle Inselman harassed Bret Struck for years.

Updated: December 11, 2012, - 08:31 PM

County attorney is ordered not to contact girl, 17

Cook County prosecutor who was shot a year ago is subject.

Updated: December 07, 2012, - 08:39 AM

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