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

Twin Cities lawyer suspended over mental health issues

An outspoken and controversial Twin Cities attorney who repeatedly ran for a seat on the state's high court has been suspended from practicing because of "serious mental health issues."

Updated: February 05, 2013, - 07:16 PM

Accent Signage sued in Mpls. shootings

A slain employee's family alleges that Accent Signage Systems should have known workplace shooter Engeldinger was violent.

Updated: February 02, 2013, - 07:05 AM

High court rules online posts didn't defame doctor

The closely watched case tested the boundaries of First Amendment rights vs. reputation.

Updated: January 30, 2013, - 11:49 PM

Maple Grove official is charged with fleecing her dying dad

Maple Grove Council Member LeAnn Sargent faces three felony charges after money disappeared from her father's trust fund.

Updated: January 29, 2013, - 11:44 PM

Lamborghini joyride and cover-up results in fraud charges

David Juntunen of Top Gear Autoworks agreed to store the car. Instead, he allegedly crashed it and caused $82,500 in damage.

Updated: January 25, 2013, - 10:53 PM

Relative caregivers catch a break

The Legislature had cut their pay by 20 percent in a cost-saving move, but a ruling that deemed the cut unconstitutional will stand.

Updated: January 24, 2013, - 09:58 PM

Appeals court agrees: No DWI charge for Medina Segway driver

Courts again rule in favor of Segway owner who was riding while drunk.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 11:04 PM

U fights sanction in coach's bias suit

Lawyers say there was no proof that data on phone was pertinent in case involving ex-golf coach Kathryn Brenny.

Updated: January 15, 2013, - 09:28 PM

First suspect in Cold Spring cop's killing posts bail on stalking charge

Ryan Larson had turned himself in on Saturday.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 10:23 PM

Initial Cold Spring shooting suspect now faces felony stalking charge

A warrant was issued for Ryan Larson, who also has not been cleared in the Decker slaying.

Updated: January 10, 2013, - 10:43 PM

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