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Accused Oxford High School shooter due in court as judge weighs transfer request
Read full article: Accused Oxford High School shooter due in court as judge weighs transfer requestThe suspect in the Oxford High School mass shooting is due in court -- in person -- on Tuesday, as a judge weighs a request to transfer the juvenile out of Oakland County Jail.
Rochester Hills man who works at Children’s Village accused of videotaping girls at grocery store
Read full article: Rochester Hills man who works at Children’s Village accused of videotaping girls at grocery storeA Rochester Hills man who works at the Oakland County Children’s Village has been accused of videotaping girls at a grocery store without consent, officials said.
15-year-old boy charged as juvenile in fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Oak Park
Read full article: 15-year-old boy charged as juvenile in fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Oak ParkOAK PARK, Mich. – A 15-year-old boy is being charged as a juvenile in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy Monday, Sept. 14 at a home in Oak Park. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday the 15-year-old boy faces a manslaughter charge, as a juvenile. MORE: Family of 12-year-old boy fatally shot in Oak Park needs help with funeralAccording to investigators, the boys were involved in some sort of gunplay about 12:30 p.m. Monday at the home in the 10000 block of Saratoga. The 12-year-old was shot. The 15-year-old was taken into custody and now faces the manslaughter charge as a juvenile.
Protest held outside Childrens Village in Oakland County demanding the release of Grace
Read full article: Protest held outside Childrens Village in Oakland County demanding the release of GraceOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. An overnight protest is underway outside Childrens Village in Oakland County where dozens are demanding the release of a 15-year-old called Grace.She is the girl who has made national headlines after being placed in juvenile custody for probation violations, the terms of which included having to finish her school work. READ: Judge keeps 15-year-old in juvenile detention, says case goes beyond not doing homeworkJudge Mary Ellen Brennan said the case goes beyond unfinished homework and its about repeated violations and the need to finish counseling programs. The judge said the teen would be better served staying inside the center for troubled kids. There were about 100 protesters outside the facility on Wednesday night. The defense in the case has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals.
Oakland County executive releases statement regarding 15-year-old girl placed at Childrens Village
Read full article: Oakland County executive releases statement regarding 15-year-old girl placed at Childrens VillagePONTIAC, Mich. Oakland County Executive David Coulter has released a statement regarding a 15-year-old girl placed by the Oakland County Circuit Court at Childrens Village. Officials said she was placed there for a probation violation of not completing online schoolwork and other reasons. Coulter released the following statement:I spoke with the Judge this evening. While there are many more details that she is unable to share with me and the public to protect privacy of the minor and their family, I believe a review of this case within her court or during an appellate process is required. It has been a top priority of my administration to keep the young people and employees safe at Childrens Village during the pandemic and that includes limiting residency to immediate safety risks.