Sandra Grazzini-Rucki busted for serving booze to minorsSandra Grazzini-Rucki, who was convicted of six felonies in 2016 for her role in the disappearance of her daughters, pleaded no-contest last December to selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21 in Clearwater, Florida. According to public court… Feb 02 22February 02, 2022Article at Missing in Minnesota
Tonight: ABC’s ’20/20′ episode about Grazzini-RuckiThe riveting episode of ABC’s “20/20” discussed in the award-winning true crime book, The Girls Are Gone, will be broadcast tonight at 6 PM (CST) on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The episode about Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, “Footprints in the Snow,”… Nov 17 21November 17, 2021Article at Missing in Minnesota
Michelle MacDonald’s law license ‘indefinitely’ suspendedMichelle MacDonald’s law license was “indefinitely” suspended today by the Minnesota Supreme Court for violating rules governing licensed attorneys. Still, she will be required to retake the portion of the bar exam on professional responsibility, pay… Jun 30 21June 30, 2021Article at Missing in Minnesota
MacDonald announces fifth campaign for Supreme CourtMichelle MacDonald, who was labeled a “person of interest” in the disappearance of missing children and is facing discipline by the Minnesota Supreme Court, said she will be a candidate again for the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2022. MacDonald… Jan 28 21January 28, 2021Article at Missing in Minnesota
Court: Evavold liable for nearly $6 million in damagesA court in Dakota County has ruled that Dede Evavold is liable for nearly six million dollars in damages to David Rucki, and his daughters Samantha Rucki and Gianna Rucki, for Evavold’s involvement in the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna. Evavold… Jan 21 21January 21, 2021Article at Missing in Minnesota
Evavold’s criminal trial scheduled for FebruaryA judge in Dakota County scheduled Dede Evavold’s criminal trial for February 22, 2021, on a criminal charge of violating a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) filed against her by Michael Brodkorb. Evavold was charged in May 2019 after she attempted… Dec 17 20December 17, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Sales of ‘The Girls Are Gone’ pass 30,000 copiesMichael Brodkorb and Allison Mann announced total sales for their award-winning book have passed 30,000 copies across all platforms. The best-selling true-crime book provides new details about the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki and the… Nov 25 20November 25, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Thissen defeats MacDonald for MN Supreme CourtMichelle MacDonald, who was labeled a “person of interest” in the disappearance of missing children and is facing discipline by the Minnesota Supreme Court, was defeated by Associate Justice Paul Thissen in her fourth campaign for the Minnesota… Nov 04 20November 04, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Former MN Supreme Court Justice: MacDonald is “unfit for the office”Michelle MacDonald, who is a candidate for the Minnesota Supreme Court, is “unfit for office” according to former Associate Justice David Lillehaug, who defeated MacDonald when she ran against him for the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2014. MacDonald is… Oct 29 20October 29, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Michelle MacDonald ’caused harm to both the public and legal profession’A judicial referee appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court has determined that Michelle MacDonald, who is a candidate for the Minnesota Supreme Court, “caused harm to both the public and legal profession” that warrant MacDonald being placed on… Oct 21 20October 21, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Today: ABC’s ’20/20′ episode about Grazzini-RuckiThe riveting episode of ABC’s “20/20” discussed in the award-winning true crime book, The Girls Are Gone, will be broadcast today at 3 PM (CST) on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The episode about Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, “Footprints in the Snow,” was… Oct 08 20October 08, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
MacDonald asks Trump to nominate her to replace RGBMichelle MacDonald, who was labeled a “person of interest” in the disappearance of missing children, and is facing discipline for multiple violations of the rules governing licensed attorneys, asked President Donald Trump to nominate her to replace… Sep 20 20September 20, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
MacDonald’s testimony refutes claims made in her lawsuitMichelle MacDonald’s testimony during a disciplinary hearing yesterday validated the claims made by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility that she filed a “factually false defamation lawsuit” against Michael Brodkorb and Missing in… Sep 18 20September 18, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Live-stream: MacDonald’s disciplinary hearingMissing in Minnesota is the online companion to the new best-selling true crime book – “The Girls Are Gone” – about two sisters who vanished, the father who kept searching, and the adults who conspired to keep the truth hidden. Samantha and Gianna… Sep 16 20September 16, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Poll shows Thissen with a massive lead over MacDonaldMinnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Thissen has a massive lead over his opponent for a seat on the Minnesota Supreme Court, Michelle MacDonald, according to a poll of members of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). The poll released last week… Sep 07 20September 07, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Disciplinary hearing for MacDonald scheduled for SeptemberUPDATE (10:51 AM, Tuesday, September 8, 2020) – The court hearing on the petition for disciplinary action filed by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility against Michelle MacDonald has been rescheduled for September 16, 2020, at 9 AM. The… Jun 23 20June 23, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
MacDonald falsely claims GOP campaign endorsementUPDATE (1:10 PM, Friday, June 5, 2020) – The Senate District 51 Republicans sent out a tweet last evening confirming MacDonald was not endorsed and added that “MacDonald is a perennial candidate with a history of bad behavior and misleading… Jun 05 20June 05, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Lawyers board to MN Supreme Court: discipline MacDonaldThe Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility petitioned the Minnesota Supreme Court to discipline Michelle MacDonald after determining MacDonald violated the conditions of her probation by which she can practice law and the Minnesota Rules of… Mar 30 20March 30, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Evavold a no-show for court appearanceUPDATE (1:30 PM, Friday, August 14, 2020) – Dede Evavold’s next court appearance is scheduled for September 29, 2020, at 10 AM. UPDATE (12:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2020) – Dede Evavold’s pre-trial hearing for March 23, 2020, had been canceled… Feb 28 20February 28, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota
Minnesota Court of Appeals rules against MacDonaldIn a ruling that is being described as a win for “press freedoms,” the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Michelle MacDonald against Michael Brodkorb and Missing in Minnesota. In March 2019, Ramsey County Judge… Feb 24 20February 24, 2020Article at Missing in Minnesota