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First-degree murder appeals

In first-degree murder cases, the prosecutor can appeal directly to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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Jan 20, 2026

How did the Minnesota Supreme Court interpret the third‑degree murder statute in Noor’s appeal?

The Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously narrowed the state’s third‑degree “depraved‑mind” murder statute in State v. Noor, holding that the mental‑state element requires a generalized indifference to ...