marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026HCAO mini-documentary on Marvin Haynes wrongful conviction is nominated for a regional Emmy award. Watch his story below. 063
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It takes multiple research based approaches to effectively reduce youth crime. The HCAO was proud to host the Vera Institute of Justice and national leaders to talk about our initiatives. 021
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I am proud of the HCAO’s work on Marvin Haynes’ case. We agreed to vacate his conviction and dismiss the case after evidence revealed that he was innocent. This short Emmy nominated mini-documentary tells that story. 070
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Property crime is trending in the right direction in Hennepin County, as well as across the country. What do criminologists say about these trends and what causes them? Listen to an episode of our podcast, “We Don’t Have to Choose,” to learn more about crime data. 050
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Crime is trending down in Minnesota and across the county. 1153
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is data reported to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) by local law enforcement. Minnesota, like most of the country, is trending in the right direction. 050
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This was yet another horrific intimate partner violence murder. Mr. Benson was sentenced to life in prison, but that doesn’t bring Jennifer Millons back. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. 021
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Last night we saw Shoshana Bean at the Dakota. She was on a brief tour for her album and was scheduled to be back on Broadway tonight in Lost Boys. She was spectacular! Fabulous voice, funny, and engaging. We saw her in Hell’s Kitchen and now we know there’s much more than Broadway in her repertoire 040
Reposted by @marymoriarty.bsky.socialmarymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This was a horrific instance of intimate partner violence. My thoughts are with Jennifer Millon’s family and loved ones . 011
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This was a horrific instance of intimate partner violence. My thoughts are with Jennifer Millon’s family and loved ones . 011
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026If you are harmed by a crime, it may not matter that crime is going down in Hennepin County. At the same time, fewer crimes means fewer victims. We are trending in the right direction. 061
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The person who sat in the car received a longer sentence than the shooters. Just using a tool passed by the legislature to adjust his sentence. The bigger context is that we have received over 400 applicants and only petitioned for 4. 0259
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“When you are a fugitive from justice who has continually refused to come up here to Minnesota, you do not get to dictate how you are taken into custody,” Moriarty said. 083
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said at a press conference Thursday that his appearance in court was a “critical step in our efforts to hold him accountable for that shooting.” www.startribune.com/after-delay-...startribune.comICE agent charged with shooting immigrant during Metro Surge appears in courtAfter months of delays, Christian Castro appeared in court on state charges Thursday. He posted bail and was released from custody before his next court date. 282
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Yesterday, I spoke about Christian Castro’s First Appearance in Hennepin County Court and next steps. 1112
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Castro appeared in Hennepin County court Thursday after being arrested in Minneapolis by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. 081
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The lead prosecutor for the county handling the state case told reporters after the hearing that “Castro invented a story to justify shooting through a front door into a house with multiple people in it.” 1120
Reposted by @marymoriarty.bsky.socialHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty @hennepinatty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“Despite the best efforts of the Texas governor to ignore both the United States Constitution and crystal clear Supreme Court precedent, here we are” Full remarks w/ @ag.state.mn.us after Christian Castro’s first appearance in Hennepin County District Court: youtu.be/AjsRduoXLPg?... 23011
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“You do not get to dictate how you are taken into custody," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said at a press conference following the court appearance. 170
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“His appearance in a Hennepin County courtroom today is a critical step in our efforts to hold him accountable for that shooting," said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty in a press conference following the hearing. 092
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Mr. Castro was taken into custody by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension earlier today in Minneapolis. We’re grateful to the BCA for their collaboration throughout,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement. www.startribune.com/minnesota-of...startribune.comICE agent wanted in Metro Surge shooting is booked into Hennepin County JailChristian Castro will now appear in state court one day ahead of his federal court proceedings. 1124
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026“Mr. Castro was taken into custody by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension earlier today in Minneapolis. We’re grateful to the BCA for their collaboration throughout," Moriarty said. 1112
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026“Gov. Abbott's attempt to shield Mr. Castro from accountability has failed. We look forward to commencing our prosecution," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement Wednesday. 2172
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The BCA arrested Christian Castro earlier today in Minneapolis. He will make his first court appearance in Minnesota tomorrow afternoon. 04711
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026How does the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office help young people get back in school? By connecting them with supportive services. Find out more on this episode of the podcast on our Be at School program. 041
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty firmly spoke out against the judge's decision in the following statement: "My thoughts are with Ms. Argueta-Joj’s loved ones. She should still be alive. Mr. Jones is a 66-year-old man who does not take responsibility for his actions.” 171
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“She should still be alive,” Moriarty said. Moriarty said Jones “does not take responsibility for his actions” and that he shot Argueta-Joj in the heart at contact range during a dispute over $30. kstp.com/kstp-news/lo...kstp.comMinneapolis man gets 10 years in prison for fatally shooting woman over $30A Minneapolis man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for fatally shooting a woman at his apartment during a $30 dispute. 020
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Raymond Jones should have been convicted of intentional second degree murder for shooting Ms. Argueta-Joj through the heart at contact range. Not only did the court find him not guilty of that charge, she gave Jones a bottom of the box sentence. Her life mattered. 083
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Big praise for @taylordahlin.com for coming to the Schultz hearing and helping people understand how wonderful Robert was and what he meant to the community. She also came to my press conference and documented the process thoroughly so people could understand what was happening. She is a treasure. 1467
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Deputy HCA Sarah Davis does a terrific job of explaining the law that doesn’t allow prosecutors to criminally charge elementary age children. Before, an 11 yr old who committed a violent crime would have been incompetent and unable to be held at JDC. Now children are getting resources. 052
Reposted by @marymoriarty.bsky.socialHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty @hennepinatty.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The mass shooting at Shoreline Plaza last week was a horrific tragedy. There have been questions regarding a case that was submitted to our office by the Minneapolis Police Department on August 20th regarding the same person who committed this shooting. Here are the facts: 0127
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Wage theft amount = all other types of theft added together. Learn about why the HCAO’s Worker Protection Unit matters in our latest episode of our podcast, “We Don’t Have to Choose.” 0125
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Did you know the HCAO secured the very first wage theft conviction in Minnesota? Hear more about it and what our Worker Protection Unit does to hold unscrupulous employers accountable. 0113
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Our latest episode of our podcast “We Don’t Have to Choose” features a conversation about our Worker Protection Unit. Please listen to find out about what we’ve been doing to protect workers from exploitation. 021
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 06/09/2026This was the second time since President Donald Trump returned to power that Hennepin’s DA, Mary Moriarty, indicted ICE agents for violence committed during the agency’s surge in Minneapolis, as the federal government continued to show indifference toward holding immigration officers to account. 1134
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Did you know that the HCAO does not use truancy court and instead connects youth and their families with the support they need to get kids back in school? The program is called Be at School and you can hear about it in the latest episode of our podcast, “We Don’t Have to Choose.” 072
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Castro made an appearance in Texas Federal Court yesterday, posted bond, and will appear in Minnesota later this month. He will turn himself in or be arrested on our state warrant and our state prosecution will begin, despite the efforts of Governor Abbott. www.startribune.com/christian-ca...startribune.comICE agent arrested on federal charges over shooting of Minneapolis immigrantChristian Castro was taken into custody after a sealed federal indictment was filed against him, one week after he was released from a Texas jail. 29124
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 05/09/2026We knew people would have questions about the new “Raise the Age” law so we prepared a package of information. IF you want to understand it please read, watch and listen. Ignore, If you want to distribute falsehoods. A podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...podcasts.apple.comWe Don't Have to Choose Ep.17Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · June 5 · 30m 173
Reposted by @marymoriarty.bsky.socialHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty @hennepinatty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty statement on Christian Castro: 28719
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 03/09/2026My statement on a previous incident related to Carlton Johnson. 030
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Even though we are separate states, we also function as the United States” because of reliable collaboration between state governments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty told me. 162
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Murders in Minneapolis are almost down to pre-covid levels. One murder is one too many but we trending in the right direction. Thanks to @jeffasher.bsky.social and @wedge.live for the data and charts. 1397
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Like many other big cities, murder has dropped in Minneapolis in 2026 compared to 2025. We have a 24.4% drop. One murder is one too many but Minneapolis and the rest of the country are trending in the right direction. bsky.app/profile/jeff... 053
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026“But now, it looks like at least one Republican governor is willing to violate express constitutional, federal and state laws to provide sanctuary for federal officials charged with harming people in Democratic-led cities or states.”ms.nowOpinion | Greg Abbott is blocking Minnesota from holding an indicted ICE agent accountableJohn Pfaff: Extradition between states is part of the Constitution. But all bets are off with Trump’s immigration crackdown. 276
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Last week I have an update on the Pretti case on MSNOW Morning Joe. Check it out below. 082
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Moriarty said another major shift has been a dramatic reduction in certifying juveniles to stand trial as adults. While certification still occurs in exceptional cases involving repeated violent offenses, she said it has become increasingly rare. 130
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The research suggested many young people fare better with minimal court involvement than with formal prosecution. “The system does not help kids,” Moriarty said. “It traumatizes them. It makes it much more likely that they come back.” 0143
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 30/08/2026In an interview, Moriarty described what she sees as a fundamental shift away from punishment as the default response and toward interventions designed to reduce future crime. “We’re really proud of the work that we’ve done in youth,” Moriarty said. “To me, true public safety is prevention.”zutmqrbab.cc.rs6.netPart 4: How the Hennepin County Attorney Defines Public Safety"I know victims who would much rather not have been victimized in the first place," she said. "When we know there are successful things that can keep kids out of the system and help them not come back... 1263
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 30/08/2026One homicide is one too many, but Minneapolis is moving in the right direction. National crime data show that murder is at an historic low. www.startribune.com/man-is-found...startribune.com2 new homicides tallied in Minneapolis, but total this year still well behind 2025’s paceA man found dead in a downtown Minneapolis apartment last month is now considered a homicide victim, police said. 3111
marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 29/08/2026This week I appeared on MSNOW Morning Joe to give an update on the Pretti case. You can watch below www.ms.now/morning-joe/...ms.nowMinnesota prosecutor updates Pretti and Good ICE shooting investigationsHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty joins Morning Joe to give the latest updates on the investigations into the Minnesota shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Moriarty shared that those i... 0206
