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

Foes of Minnesota's same-sex marriage law don't see way to block it

Nearly a week after Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage, opponents are strategizing what can be done...

Updated: May 18, 2013, - 10:28 PM

Rising number of Minnesota lawyers punished for misconduct

Experts on disciplining lawyers, including Martin Cole, pictured, say it’s difficult to explain the apparent spikes in bad behavior.

Updated: May 13, 2013, - 09:34 AM

Montevideo suspect, Black Snake Militia known to cops

Family, whose trailer was raided, maintains son’s innocence and claims it is all a government plot.

Updated: May 08, 2013, - 07:07 AM

Appeals Court panel grills both sides during Amy Senser's appeal

Three-judge panel has 90 days to issue an opinion on her vehicular homicide convictions.

Updated: May 02, 2013, - 05:56 AM

Year after conviction, Amy Senser's appeal to be heard today

Legal experts say she faces uphill battle in hit-and-run case.

Updated: May 01, 2013, - 10:22 AM

Witness in Brooklyn Park triple killing trial delivers a big surprise

A 911 tape replayed the moment when a witness found the bodies of three people at a home day care.

Updated: April 25, 2013, - 04:23 PM

Driver in fatal Minneapolis hit-and-run gets 3 years

Teisha Randle was admittedly high on prescription drugs when she struck and killed Austin Conley. His father, “a man of...

Updated: April 22, 2013, - 09:47 PM

Supreme Court: DWI blood samples now need warrants

The Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling could affect Minnesota practices.

Updated: April 17, 2013, - 09:54 PM

Lawsuit: Mpls. server claims he was fired for being HIV-positive

In response to suit, Bar Louie said it does not discriminate.

Updated: April 16, 2013, - 11:30 PM

Immigration status not a factor in custody battle, Minnesota court says

The ruling means a 19-year-old will regain custody of her child, regardless of her undocumented status.

Updated: April 08, 2013, - 09:16 PM

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