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Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scams
Read full article: Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scamsMore than $5.6 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams last year, a significant increase from 2022 and 2021. According to the FBI, Michiganders lost $79,894,360 in cryptocurrency scams in 2023.
Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s home in letter, officials say
Read full article: Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s home in letter, officials sayA Michigan Department of Corrections inmate has been arraigned in connection to sending Gov. Whitmer a threatening letter in which he said he would bomb her home once released from prison.
Michigan attorney general sues ‘pharmacy benefit managers’ over role in opioid crisis
Read full article: Michigan attorney general sues ‘pharmacy benefit managers’ over role in opioid crisisMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressSxripts for their role in the opioid epidemic in the state.
4 St. Clair Shores voters, 3 election employees charged for double voting
Read full article: 4 St. Clair Shores voters, 3 election employees charged for double votingFelony charges have been filed against four St. Clair Shores voters who voted twice in the August 2024 primary election and the three election employees accused of helping them.
Prosecutors: Clinton County couple adopted children for money, abused them
Read full article: Prosecutors: Clinton County couple adopted children for money, abused themA couple from Clinton County will stand trial on child abuse charges after prosecutors say they adopted children for money and abused them.
Arab leaders call to drop charges against U-M protesters
Read full article: Arab leaders call to drop charges against U-M protestersA group of Arab American and Muslim leaders are calling for Attorney General Dana Nessel to reconsider the charges against the pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Michigan.
Larry Nassar victims left without fulfilling answers as investigation into MSU closes
Read full article: Larry Nassar victims left without fulfilling answers as investigation into MSU closesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the closure, citing withheld documents that delayed the investigation and ultimately provided no new insights.
Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State University
Read full article: Authorities find no smoking gun in Nassar records held by Michigan State UniversityMichigan's attorney general says records finally given up by Michigan State University don't reveal anything new about convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Michigan AG announces findings in MSU Nassar investigation
Read full article: Michigan AG announces findings in MSU Nassar investigationLarry Nassar, a former MSU employee and USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced in 2018 to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment.
Southfield mall security guards found not guilty of manslaughter in 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran
Read full article: Southfield mall security guards found not guilty of manslaughter in 2014 death of McKenzie CochranA jury has found three security guards not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a man’s death at Northland Mall.
Michigan State Police trooper to stand trial on murder charge in death of man struck by SUV
Read full article: Michigan State Police trooper to stand trial on murder charge in death of man struck by SUVA now-retired Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old man who was fleeing from police has been ordered to stand trial for second-degree murder.
Day 4: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran
Read full article: Day 4: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie CochranSo far, the jury heard the opening statements and the testimony of a paramedic who responded to the Northland Mall.
Day 3: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran
Read full article: Day 3: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie CochranSo far, the jury heard the opening statements and the testimony of a paramedic who responded to the Northland Mall.
Day 2: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran
Read full article: Day 2: Trial for Northland Mall security guards charged in 2014 death of McKenzie CochranSo far, the jury heard the opening statements and the testimony of a paramedic who responded to the Northland Mall.
State intervenes as DTE tries to change how some customers get refunds for outages
Read full article: State intervenes as DTE tries to change how some customers get refunds for outagesMichigan officials have intervened as DTE Energy tries to change how some customers receive refunds after power outages.
Legal battle over Line 5 pipeline under Straits of Mackinac moved to Michigan court
Read full article: Legal battle over Line 5 pipeline under Straits of Mackinac moved to Michigan courtThe fate of a 70-year-old oil pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac will be decided in Michigan courts.
3 people accused of destroying 2022 gubernatorial campaigns of 5 candidates are heading to trial
Read full article: 3 people accused of destroying 2022 gubernatorial campaigns of 5 candidates are heading to trialMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged three people with derailing five gubernatorial campaigns and three judicial campaigns in the 2022 election cycle.
Michigan attorney general, 42 others reach $700M nationwide settlement against Johnson & Johnson
Read full article: Michigan attorney general, 42 others reach $700M nationwide settlement against Johnson & JohnsonMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 42 other attorney generals reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations about marketing Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products containing talc.
Michigan trooper charged with murdering man he struck with SUV in fast food parking lot
Read full article: Michigan trooper charged with murdering man he struck with SUV in fast food parking lotA Michigan State Police trooper is charged with murdering a man he struck with an unmarked SUV in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
State worker from Oakland County uses Michigan cars for personal use during weekends, holidays
Read full article: State worker from Oakland County uses Michigan cars for personal use during weekends, holidaysA state worker from Oakland County has been sentenced for using state of Michigan vehicles for personal use during weekends and holidays, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.
Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne counties
Read full article: Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne countiesOfficials busted a massive car theft operation that involved more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Ex-Michigan township clerk, her attorney charged in 2020 election voter data breach
Read full article: Ex-Michigan township clerk, her attorney charged in 2020 election voter data breachA former township clerk in Michigan and her private attorney have been charged in connection with a 2020 election voter data breach.
Michigan warns Ecoshield to change cancellation policy or face legal action
Read full article: Michigan warns Ecoshield to change cancellation policy or face legal actionMichigan has warned Ecoshield to amend the cancellation policy in its contracts so they comply with state law or the company could face legal action.
Garages R Us owner sentenced to prison for scamming Metro Detroit customers
Read full article: Garages R Us owner sentenced to prison for scamming Metro Detroit customersA Walled Lake garage contractor was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for scamming homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud schemeA doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.
Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud schemeA doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.
Ex-Michigan House Speaker charged in ‘flagrant’ misuse of nonprofit funds, embezzlement
Read full article: Ex-Michigan House Speaker charged in ‘flagrant’ misuse of nonprofit funds, embezzlementThe charges include conducting a criminal enterprise, embezzlement from a nonprofit, conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a nonprofit and more.
Flushing man charged with stalking Michigan AG, Plymouth city commissioner
Read full article: Flushing man charged with stalking Michigan AG, Plymouth city commissionerChristopher Dean Baldwin, 40, has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor stalking in connection with stalking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife, Plymouth city commissioner Alanna Maguire.
Macomb County man convicted for practicing medicine without license
Read full article: Macomb County man convicted for practicing medicine without licenseHusam Thamin Abed, 54, of Sterling Heights, has been convicted of the unauthorized practice of a health profession, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.
Sterling Heights physician convicted of practicing with suspended license
Read full article: Sterling Heights physician convicted of practicing with suspended licenseHusam Thamin Abed, 54, of Sterling Heights, has been convicted of the unauthorized practice of a health profession, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.
Take Back the Night Ann Arbor hosting fundraiser for annual awareness event
Read full article: Take Back the Night Ann Arbor hosting fundraiser for annual awareness eventMoney raised by the fundraiser helps to power Take Back the Night Ann Arbor’s rally and march on the University of Michigan campus.
Westland woman pleads no contest for defrauding US Department of VA, Treasury of over $500K
Read full article: Westland woman pleads no contest for defrauding US Department of VA, Treasury of over $500KSophia Quill, 63, of Westland, pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and eight counts of false pretenses for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Department of Treasury out of nearly half a million dollars.
Michigan AG appeals parole of man convicted of kidnapping, raping 13-year-old girl in 1999
Read full article: Michigan AG appeals parole of man convicted of kidnapping, raping 13-year-old girl in 1999Michigan’s attorney general is fighting the decision to grant parole to a man convicted of kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old girl more than 20 years ago.
Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accounts
Read full article: Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accountsA 22-year-old Grand Haven man is facing felony charges in connection to the theft and sale of account access to Meijer “mPerks” accounts.
Ex-staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Read full article: Ex-staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlementTwo former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
2 former staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Read full article: 2 former staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlementTwo former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to Michigan Attorney General
Read full article: MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to Michigan Attorney GeneralThe university has been criticized for its handling of the Nassar investigation and its dealings with survivors in the aftermath of his arrest and conviction.
Michigan State trustees approve release of Larry Nassar documents to state official
Read full article: Michigan State trustees approve release of Larry Nassar documents to state officialTrustees at Michigan State University have agreed to release documents related to the school’s investigations into now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar to the state’s attorney general.
What we know about 4 adoptive Michigan parents charged with child abuse
Read full article: What we know about 4 adoptive Michigan parents charged with child abuseFour adoptive parents living in mid-Michigan are each facing numerous charges in an alleged scheme to adopt children for financial gain and subsequently and secretly abuse them.
Here are some tips to help you avoid puppy adoption scams in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here are some tips to help you avoid puppy adoption scams in Metro DetroitFor many, the holidays are a popular time to add a pet to the family. Unfortunately, the internet has made it far too easy for scammers to exploit people, especially when it comes to puppies.
4 adoptive parents face dozens of child abuse charges in mid-Michigan
Read full article: 4 adoptive parents face dozens of child abuse charges in mid-MichiganFour adoptive parents living in mid-Michigan are each facing numerous charges in an alleged scheme to adopt children for financial gain and subsequently and secretly abuse them.
Michigan approves Line 5 replacement, concrete tunnel under Straights of Mackinac
Read full article: Michigan approves Line 5 replacement, concrete tunnel under Straights of MackinacAccording to the commission, about four miles of Line 5′s two 20-inch pipelines will be replaced with a single 30-inch pipeline that will be placed inside a concrete-lined tunnel routed under the lake bed.
2 men charged for criminal enterprises, defrauding federal TARP Program and city of Detroit
Read full article: 2 men charged for criminal enterprises, defrauding federal TARP Program and city of DetroitDavid Jeremy Gillespie, 39, of Detroit, and David Holman, 48, of Metamora, were each charged with multiple felonies for allegedly conducting separate criminal enterprises to defraud the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) of funds available to contractors conducting demolitions for areas hit the hardest by the financial crisis, which included the cities of Detroit and Flint.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing Wynter Cole Smith to stand trial in Lansing
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing Wynter Cole Smith to stand trial in LansingThe man charged in the kidnapping and believed murder of 2-year-old Lansing girl Wynter Cole Smith was on Tuesday ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary examination.
Detroit police say they've identified several people of interest in synagogue president's killing
Read full article: Detroit police say they've identified several people of interest in synagogue president's killingInvestigators say they have identified several people of interest in the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue president.
No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader
Read full article: No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leaderFamily, friends and some of Michigan's top elected officials paid respects Sunday to a Detroit synagogue president who was found fatally stabbed at her home.
Did DTE Energy automatically enroll you in a paperless billing program?
Read full article: Did DTE Energy automatically enroll you in a paperless billing program?Michigan’s attorney general has asked for an investigation into DTE Energy’s eBill program over concerns the company enrolls customers without getting permission first.
Michigan attorney general looks to help keep seniors safe from scammers, high-tech thieves
Read full article: Michigan attorney general looks to help keep seniors safe from scammers, high-tech thievesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is well aware of the problem seniors face as scammers target seniors in financial scams.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for an investigation into DTE’s electronic billing program
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for an investigation into DTE’s electronic billing programMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy's eBill program.
Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped
Read full article: Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges droppedA judge says two Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped due to comments made by the state attorney general.
Judge dismisses charges against 6 MDOC employees in death of Michigan prisoner
Read full article: Judge dismisses charges against 6 MDOC employees in death of Michigan prisonerA judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against six former Michigan Department of Corrections employees in the death of an inmate in 2019.
Bear Lake man pleads guilty to providing fentanyl to 30-year-old victim who overdosed
Read full article: Bear Lake man pleads guilty to providing fentanyl to 30-year-old victim who overdosedDerek Rosen, 31, of Bear Lake, pled guilty to delivery causing death for providing fentanyl to a 30-year-old Manistee man who overdosed on the substance in April 2020.
Michigan AG charges 3 from Detroit in $4M interstate food stamp fraud scheme
Read full article: Michigan AG charges 3 from Detroit in $4M interstate food stamp fraud schemeThree additional people are facing charges for their alleged part in an interstate food stamp fraud scheme that stole around $4 million.
Michigan’s attorney general joins 20 states in opposing anti-trans laws in Tennessee, Kentucky
Read full article: Michigan’s attorney general joins 20 states in opposing anti-trans laws in Tennessee, KentuckyMichigan’s attorney general joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in opposing laws in Kentucky and Tennessee that limit transgender youths’ access to lifesaving healthcare.
More Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty
Read full article: More Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guiltyAll 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are now challenging the charges in state court.
‘It’s been 21 months, 616 days today’: Parents demand answers in Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: ‘It’s been 21 months, 616 days today’: Parents demand answers in Oxford High School shootingThe Myres' and other Oxford families had to learn about some important information during a multi-day court proceeding to determine whether the Oxford shooter would ever be eligible for parole.
Former Michigan GOP AG candidate charged for accessing, tampering with voting machines in 2020
Read full article: Former Michigan GOP AG candidate charged for accessing, tampering with voting machines in 2020Two political allies of former President Donald Trump have been criminally charged in Michigan in connection with an alleged effort to access and tamper with voting machines following the 2020 election.
Michigan clerk stripped of election duties after being charged for acting as fake elector in 2020
Read full article: Michigan clerk stripped of election duties after being charged for acting as fake elector in 2020A Michigan town clerk says he’ll respect a ban on his participation in elections while he faces charges related to election fraud.
16 Michigan ‘false electors’ charged for role in 2020 election forgeries
Read full article: 16 Michigan ‘false electors’ charged for role in 2020 election forgeriesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced felony charges against 16 Michigan residents for their role in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies
Read full article: Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery feloniesMichigan's attorney general has filed felony charges against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020.
50-year-old Hillsdale man bound over for trial after threatening to “Gut” an elected sheriff
Read full article: 50-year-old Hillsdale man bound over for trial after threatening to “Gut” an elected sheriffA 50-year-old Hillsdale man has been bound over for trial on one charge of making a false report or threat of terrorism for allegedly threatening an elected sheriff.
Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- here’s how that works
Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- here’s how that worksThe man suspected of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith is accused of committing crimes in three different counties, but the state’s attorney general wants to consolidate the case to just one county.