The video prompted a public outcry from residents and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, as well as a protest seeking justice.
Crime & Courts
Pre-trial for Juneau principal assault case delayed for a second time
Setting a trial date for a former Juneau school principal is delayed again.
Retrial for former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault still has no set trial date
The state prosecutor said if a retrial isn’t scheduled soon, it may not happen until 2027.
15 Alaskans and businesses charged with $1.8M in Medicaid fraud
The criminal cases filed in June are part of a broader nationwide effort to crack down on fraud in the jointly funded federal and state program, state officials said.
Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law
Alaskans who have been convicted for low-level marijuana possession will be able to apply to keep their records confidential so they do not appear in background checks, under a new law that takes effect in 2027.
Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Under current Alaska law, those who are incarcerated or sentenced as a result of a felony or certain combination of misdemeanor convictions are ineligible for the Permanent Fund dividend.