I’m sure many of us have wondered how and why the mass shooting at Annunciation happened. In this episode, I talked to Dr. James Densley about mass shootings using the Annunciation shooter’s journal as context. The good news is that we can prevent school shootings. Listen to find out how.

I love to vote on Election Day! Please vote if you haven’t, because every vote matters.

Thank you to Minnesota Women’s Press for this wonderful write up on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). Check out the toolkit created by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Our HCAO therapy dog, Barrett, is dressed for the holiday. Barrett provides support for kids, adult victims, and staff. Barrett is a sweet boy.

Please join me tonight at the Central Library in Minneapolis for an important discussion about mass violence. Dr. James Densley will talk about why mass shootings happen and what we can do to prevent them. This will be our first live podcast recording for “We Don’t Have to Choose.”

Join us for this much needed conversation on mass shootings and what we can do to prevent them. Tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement that criminal charges are a necessary deterrent because of the planning and thought that goes into committing white collar crime.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the event isn't just about awareness — it's about access.

This year I started a podcast called, “We Don’t Have to Choose.” It explores why we don’t have to choose between public safety and evidence based reform. Please subscribe today!

Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone. If you need help safety planning, getting an order for protection or assessing resources, please walk in or call the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC).

“We went out to Denver as a group, and some representatives from Hennepin County came and we learned about the Denver model, which was to have an intense effort around those investigations.” HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.

Did you know there are choirs at the prisons in Shakopee (women) and Stillwater? Voices of Hope is the organization that made it happen. The choirs help build a sense of belonging and hope for those incarcerated. Check it out and donate to this wonderful group.groyphttps://www.wearevoicesofhope.org/

One murder is too many. And we have tools that could prevent many murders that we need to implement. The good news is that Minneapolis is trending in the right direction, along with other big cities throughout the country.

County Attorney Mary Moriarty formed a dedicated ERPO team: Rena Alexander supports law enforcement cases and Bridget Liverca guides family filed petitions, including for domestic violence survivors.

“Accountability for these crimes took more than a decade but it has finally been delivered,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement.

Why are clearance rates important? The person is caught. High clearance rates, not long punishment, is the best deterrent to crime. And we sometimes see multiple incidents of gun violence which could have been prevented had the person been caught the first time.

This is a terrific article by Clint Combs which speaks to the data and the political context of law enforcement opposition. Thanks @jesspish.bsky.social for your insights.

What is Copaganda and how has it harmed our ability to have real public safety? Why do so many democrats promote it even though it’s contrary to the values democrats purportedly agree with? Check out episode #7 of “We Don’t Have to Choose,” featuring Alec Karakatsanis.

Moriarty emphasized that data consistently shows pretext stops disproportionately target Black and brown drivers without significantly contributing to crime reduction.

First, Minneaopolis Monday October 6. Please come join us. This will be very interesting. moonpalacebooks.com/events/37121...

Tonight 6:00 at Moon Palace Books. Alec Karakatsanis talking about his book Copaganda with @mollypeonies.bsky.social

Tonight! Moon Palace Books! 6:00! Alec Karakatsanis talking about his book “Copaganda.”

I had a great time this morning talking to Freddie Bell about Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and our Non-Public Safety Traffic Stop Policy. Check it out!

I am thrilled that Molly will moderate this discussion with Alec. If you read, “Copaganda,” or hear Alec talk, you will recognize so much of media coverage and establishment talking points here in Minneapolis and elsewhere.

During this press conference they said they got 147 guns from traffic stops in over 93,000 stops. Later corrected to over 100,000 stops. The failure rate is over 99%. pre- COVID MPD found a gun in less than half of 1%. Their data underperforms MPD.

This episode of We Don’t Have to Choose with Mary Moriarty features civil rights attorney Alec Karakatsanis. Alec talks about his new book, “Copaganda.”

This is a brilliant book by Alec Karakatsanis. So much of what we are inundated with about public safety is explained accurately. Check out my podcast interview with Alec on #7 of “We Don’t Have to Choose,” or come see him in person next Monday at Moon Palace Books at 6.

If you liked that episode, come hear Alec speak at Moon Palace Books Monday, October from 6-7. You can pick up Alec’s book, “Copaganda.”

Please watch Dr. Yohuru Williams thoughtful interview about our Non-Public Safety Traffic Stops Policy.

“The DOJ’s findings establish that Minneapolis traffic stops were not based on the number of accidents in an area, but were instead tied to the number of Black and brown residents who lived there.” www.startribune.com/mary-moriart...

Valerie Castile said the policy is needed, and said traffic stops can be traumatic and even deadly, like the stop that led to her son’s death. She said her son was routinely pulled over for minor infractions. sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

Amy Hockert on @fox9mn.bsky.social did a great long interview with @marymoriarty.bsky.social. After Emmer used her as talking point, good forum for for her to explain rationale & thinking behind policies & more. Some very thoughtful answers to not so easy questions. Hope YouTube has soon.

“The same objections arise every time, and they are overcome by the policy change being successful every time in shifting law enforcement resources to focus on violent crimes and dangerous driving conduct that take lives,” the statement read.

Check out our press conference on our new Non-Public Safety Traffic Stop Policy. Thanks to John Choi and Valerie Castile for joing us youtu.be/co755oKgq-4?...

The county attorneys were joined at a press conference announcing the new policy by Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile, who was shot to death by a St. Anthony police officer after being stopped for a burned-out taillight in 2016. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

“My thoughts are with the victim of Mr. Wright’s harmful and grossly inappropriate conduct. Her testimony was an act of courage,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Mr. Wright abused his authority, and the trust placed inhttp://hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025/September/wright-verdict

Moriarty said Young’s confession is genuine. “She’ll be out in four years,” Moriarty said. “I will also say that she also expects to be charged with murder. She knows exactly what she’s getting into here, so she certainly has a lot to lose.”

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty supported the push for Hooper’s exoneration, and he was released on Thursday. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

“Today, the courts have affirmed what Bryan Hooper, his family, his loved ones, and his advocates have always known: Mr. Hooper is an innocent man,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement. cnn.it/47vo07G

Why can’t I/we get “credit” for creating the CIU, investigating this case for months, agreeing to vacate the conviction, and dismissing the case? Much more went into it but isn’t that the bottom line? Would this have happened before my administration?

A reminder one year later: “Mr. Bailey's choices that day scarred many lives and affected an entire community. And let me say this again: They were choices," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. "Alcoholism is a disease; drinking and driving is not."

Any community member impacted by the Annunciation shooting can access resources (counseling, how to talk to kids about violence, therapy animals, information about financial compensation for victims, and more) at Lynnhurst Community Center today (Monday) from 10:30-4 (other days/times TBD).

Our latest episode is out, featuring Radley Balko, who talks about everything thats wrong with no-knock warrants. We also talk about the right wing media’s attempt to make us believe Chauvin didn’t kill George Floyd. Check it out and subscribe! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

“The whole idea is, you want somebody … who is an immigrant who’s been a victim, to cooperate with us so that we can hold the person accountable for the harm that they’ve done,” Moriarty said. sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

Last year, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hired Alexander away from Standpoint, a St. Paul-based social services group for survivors of domestic violence. With Hennepin County, Alexander has one job: Advise police officers on the filing of ERPO petitions. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

At a news conference announcing the petition, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office could no longer stand behind the conviction. www.startribune.com/citing-new-c...

“Data rarely helps people who fear becoming a victim, which is why false narratives appealing to our fundamental need for safety are so easily weaponized to shape policy and practice when it comes to public safety.”

“Data rarely helps people who fear becoming a victim, which is why false narratives appealing to our fundamental need for safety are so easily weaponized to shape policy and practice when it comes to public safety.”

Congratulations to Senior Hennepin County Attorney Eder Castillo for being named as one of top “Up and Coming” attorney’s by Minnesota Lawyer! Eder leads our U/T Visa and immigration teams. Congrats Eder! Very much deserved!