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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.

Sept. 21, 2012: Minnesota farmer cleared in milk case

A jury clears a farmer who distributed the product.

Updated: September 20, 2012, - 11:27 PM

Hudson, Wis., couple get 10 years in prison for fraud

James and Wendy Ober are headed to prison for a decade each for racketeering in complex mortgage case.

Updated: September 13, 2012, - 11:19 PM

William Jacobs: The Minneapolis pedophile no one stopped

Newly-released investigative records reveal years of missed opportunities to stop a serial child molester: William Jacobs, a college educator, lawyer and retired chief of the Minneapolis Park Police.

Updated: September 10, 2012, - 12:35 PM

Minneapolis murder case touches off street clash

After hearing, family of 5-year-old victim Nizzel George and supporters of suspect Stephon Shannon traded words.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 10:18 PM

Appeals Court reverses award against Mpls. blogger

It rules "Johnny Northside" Hoff protected by First Amendment.

Updated: August 20, 2012, - 09:15 PM

Supreme court throws out million-dollar award over Gophers job

Coach candidate not entitled to protection under law, justices say. The ruling vacates the jury award to Jimmy Williams, saying the U owed no duty of care.

Updated: August 09, 2012, - 07:03 AM