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Nightside Report Dec. 6, 2020: Armed protesters gather outside home of Michigan SOS, COVID now leading cause of death in US

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters gathered outside her Detroit home

DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home over the weekend.

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“By standing armed outside the home where she raises her child, these individuals do not threaten her,” said a spokesperson Sunday on behalf of Benson. “They threaten to silence all voters across this state.”

The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 395,036; Death toll now at 9,854

Metro Detroit weather: Mostly cloudy, chilly Sunday evening

Skies will be overcast, but it remains dry with no snowflakes or slippery weather in sight. Sunday night will be partly cloudy and cold. Overnight lows will be in the low and middle 20s.

Read the full forecast here.

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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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