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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yesterday our team secured a conviction for First Degree Premeditated Murder. This man will be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Kayli Arseth repeatedly said no to a romantic relationship and this man refused to accept her answer. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yesterday, the HCAO filed charges in the shooting near the Eden Prairie football game. Our IID Division partnered with the Eden Prairie Police and other law enforcement agencies to identify this person. Targeting the individual drivers of gun violence is the key to accountability and prevention.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"Kayli loved music, art, and her family and friends. She was restoring her motorcycle while working as a behavioral technician for children with special needs. She should still be with her family and her loved ones."

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“My thoughts are with Kayli’s loved ones today and I am so sorry for their loss. This was a horrifying instance of a ‘rejection killing’ where Mr. Lopez Xique refused to accept that Kayli did not want a relationship.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I gave my budget presentation this afternoon and for the fourth straight year we came in under budget. We know we are stewards of taxpayer money and we take that obligation seriously.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“Today’s sentence does not return Darnell Mapp to his loved ones and my thoughts are with them today,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a press release. “Our community will be protected from Mr. Jones for decades but the harm he caused remains.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We created an Investigation and Intelligence Division (IID) at the HCAO. We work with the BCA, the HCSO, and police departments to share information and data to help solve crimes involving gun violence and to intervene before gun violence happens. This is one of many ways we approach gun violence.

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We Don't Have to Choose Ep.23

Podcast Episode · We Don't Have to Choose · July 30 · 38m

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“Today’s sentence does not return Darnell Mapp to his loved ones and my thoughts are with them today,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Our community will be protected from Mr. Jones for decades but the harm he caused remains.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yesterday Seneca Jones was sentenced for the murder of 19 year old Darnell Mapp. My thoughts are with Mr. Mapp’s family and loved ones.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

HCAO mini-documentary on Marvin Haynes wrongful conviction is nominated for a regional Emmy award. Watch his story below.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Property 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Crime is trending down in Minnesota and across the county.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last 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

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This was a horrific instance of intimate partner violence. My thoughts are with Jennifer Millon’s family and loved ones .

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This was a horrific instance of intimate partner violence. My thoughts are with Jennifer Millon’s family and loved ones .

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The 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.

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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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Her office, along with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, has led the charge for nearly eight months to investigate the actions of federal agents during the surge for potential criminal charges.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hennepin 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-...

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ICE agent charged with shooting immigrant during Metro Surge appears in court

After 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yesterday, I spoke about Christian Castro’s First Appearance in Hennepin County Court and next steps.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Castro appeared in Hennepin County court Thursday after being arrested in Minneapolis by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

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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,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said during a news conference.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The 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.”

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Hennepin 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?...

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement. www.startribune.com/minnesota-of...

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ICE agent wanted in Metro Surge shooting is booked into Hennepin County Jail

Christian Castro will now appear in state court one day ahead of his federal court proceedings.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The BCA arrested Christian Castro earlier today in Minneapolis. He will make his first court appearance in Minnesota tomorrow afternoon.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“The facts of this case make the verdict, the sentence, and the ways in which blame was apportioned to the victim in court minimize Mr. Jones’ culpability for his actions."

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“Because of a dispute over $30, he fired his gun at contact range into Ms. Argueta-Joj’s heart. He should have been convicted of second-degree intentional murder.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Hennepin 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.”

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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...

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Minneapolis man gets 10 years in prison for fatally shooting woman over $30

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for fatally shooting a woman at his apartment during a $30 dispute.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Raymond 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Big 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Deputy 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.

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty @hennepinatty.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The 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:

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ignorance, willful ignorance, and outright lies.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Wage 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.”

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did 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.

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our 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.

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