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Reports: Judge in Italy extends hotel detention for Haggis
Read full article: Reports: Judge in Italy extends hotel detention for HaggisItalian news reports say a judge has ruled that Academy-Award-winning film director Paul Haggis should remain under detention in his hotel while prosecutors continue to investigate a woman's allegations that he had sex with her over two days without her consent.
Lawmakers ask governor to testify in Ronald Greene probe
Read full article: Lawmakers ask governor to testify in Ronald Greene probeLouisiana lawmakers are asking Gov. John Bel Edwards and his top attorneys to testify before a bipartisan committee investigating allegations of a cover-up in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.
Former University of Michigan students say professor of Rock ‘n’ Roll sexually harassed them
Read full article: Former University of Michigan students say professor of Rock ‘n’ Roll sexually harassed themFormer University of Michigan students say a prominent Rock ‘n’ Roll professor sexually abused them.
Detroit officer alleges questionable arrest tactics within city’s police department
Read full article: Detroit officer alleges questionable arrest tactics within city’s police departmentThe gist of the complaint is when a vehicle is pulled over and police find a weapon -- officers are instructed to arrest everyone even if they’re not involved.
Woman recounts her experience at Birmingham bar amid allegations of guests being drugged
Read full article: Woman recounts her experience at Birmingham bar amid allegations of guests being druggedBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The Birmingham Police Department said it is conducting an investigation after receiving reports of women being drugged at a Birmingham bar. After dinner, they wanted to go to the Rose Room, which is only open a few days a week. Their drinks came and about an hour into the evening, they started feeling strange. Another woman filed a report of suspicious activity with police over her experience at the bar but did not say she felt she was drugged. The Rose Room released a statement Wednesday:
Police investigate reports of women being drugged at Birmingham bar
Read full article: Police investigate reports of women being drugged at Birmingham barBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The Birmingham Police Department said it is conducting an investigation after receiving reports of women being drugged at the Rose Room. Police said six reports have been filed and they are asking the community to share any information they may have on the matter. “The Birmingham Police Department takes these allegations very seriously and at no time did we receive reports regarding this and indicate nothing could be done,” said Police Chief Mark H. Clemence. The bar said in the post that it had “no indication that the claims being repeated through social media are true.”AdPolice said anyone who feels they have been a victim of a crime is asked to come forward. “The more information we have regarding these allegations will help us to bring the potential perpetrator to justice,” Clemence said.
Police eye Marilyn Manson in domestic violence investigation
Read full article: Police eye Marilyn Manson in domestic violence investigationDetectives are investigating Manson for allegations of domestic violence that reportedly occurred about a decade ago in West Hollywood, authorities said. The domestic violence is believed to have occurred between 2009 and 2011, when Manson lived in the city of West Hollywood. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Detectives are investigating allegations of domestic violence against rocker Marilyn Manson involving incidents that occurred about a decade ago in West Hollywood, authorities said Friday. Adams declined to identify the woman who contacted the Sheriff's Department, as is typical in domestic violence cases. “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson,” Wood said.
Former Eastern Michigan University student files lawsuit against professor alleging sexual harassment
Read full article: Former Eastern Michigan University student files lawsuit against professor alleging sexual harassmentDETROIT – An Eastern Michigan University professor is in hot water following several sexual harassment allegations from a student. Former EMU student Destiny Hayes says she can’t get the inappropriate images of her 65-year-old professor out of her head. “Adding insult to injury, Eastern Michigan University didn’t do anything. “As of yesterday the professor’s name and his position are still listed on Eastern Michigan University’s website,” said Rand. There is no place on Eastern Michigan University’s campus for any conduct of this nature.
Metro Detroit doctors accused of profiting off fake medical diagnoses to help immigrants obtain citizenship
Read full article: Metro Detroit doctors accused of profiting off fake medical diagnoses to help immigrants obtain citizenshipDETROIT – A psychologist and medical doctor were charged in a criminal complaint for their alleged role in a scheme to create fake medical diagnoses to help immigrants fraudulently obtain their U.S. citizenship, announced United States Attorney Matthew Schneider. Van Horn typically received $500 each time she created the fake diagnosis and medical records. Van Horn asked how the witness was feeling, along with other basic questions a doctor typically asks a patient. Director of Field Operations for United States Customs and Border Protection, Christopher Perry, discussed allegations made against the two doctors. Perry stated, “Medical professionals are in a position of trust, profiting off of fake medical diagnoses to help others fraudulently obtain citizenship is a betrayal of that trust.
Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim
Read full article: Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)LAS VEGAS – Some military voters are concerned they have been thrust into the center of unsubstantiated fraud claims by President Donald Trump’s campaign that several thousand people may have improperly voted in Nevada. Still, lawyers from Trump’s campaign sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr alleging they had uncovered what they described as “criminal voter fraud” in Nevada. Those people were identified by “cross-referencing the names and addresses of voters with the National Change of Address database,” according to the letter. Instead, it listed voters by the county, city, state and zip code they moved from, and the city, state and nine-digit zip code they moved to. Voting rights activists say hundreds of people on the list appear to be linked to the U.S. military.
MOCAD fires executive director, reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusivity'
Read full article: MOCAD fires executive director, reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusivity'DETROIT The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) fired executive director Elysia Borowy-Reeder this week, MOCAD announced Wednesday. With this action, the Board of Directors seeks to reaffirm its commitment to diversity and inclusivity within the institution and the community, a representative for the organization said. The Board of Directors is committed to implementing concrete actions and initiatives to deliver on its mission of being an equitable arts institution that reflects the values of the community. During this time our Executive Director is on leave-of-absence from MOCAD. Suggestions that have been made for changes in how we operate will be carefully considered as part of that plan.
The Latest: Jefferson Davis statue torn down in Richmond
Read full article: The Latest: Jefferson Davis statue torn down in RichmondThe Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 56 allegations of misconduct during protests against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)TOP OF THE HOUR: Jefferson Davis statue torn down in Richmond Officer charged in George Floyd's death posts bail. George Floyd's brother gives emotional testimony on Capitol Hill. ___RICHMOND, Va. -- A statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis was torn down along Richmonds famed Monument Avenue on Wednesday night by protesters. ___SEATTLE Seattle Police say theyre looking to reopen a precinct that was shuttered during ongoing George Floyd protests.