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Sexual assault investigation against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield goes to Attorney General
Read full article: Sexual assault investigation against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield goes to Attorney GeneralThe sexual assault investigation against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield is now in the hands of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, which is standard practice in these cases.
No charges for Michigan deputy in fatal shooting, officials say
Read full article: No charges for Michigan deputy in fatal shooting, officials sayA western Michigan sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges after an altercation during a traffic stop led to the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in June, a county prosecutor said.
DNA evidence exonerates Michigan man of fatal stabbing after serving more than 30 years in prison
Read full article: DNA evidence exonerates Michigan man of fatal stabbing after serving more than 30 years in prisonA man who was convicted of murder in 1989 in Oakland County was released Wednesday after DNA evidence exonerated him.
‘Catalyst for new revolution’: Michigan man makes death threats against Biden, Whitmer, Pelosi
Read full article: ‘Catalyst for new revolution’: Michigan man makes death threats against Biden, Whitmer, PelosiNOTE: The Michigan Attorney General's Office originally spelled the defendant's name "Doctor." HOLLAND, Mich. – A Michigan man claimed he would be the catalyst for a new American revolution while making death threats against President Joe Biden, Gov. AdDocter claimed he would “be the catalyst” for a new American revolution, according to police. Michigan State Police were also part of the investigation. A probable cause conference is scheduled for April 8, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for April 15.
Michigan AG’s office clears Shelby Township officer in 2018 fatal shooting of 25-year-old man
Read full article: Michigan AG’s office clears Shelby Township officer in 2018 fatal shooting of 25-year-old manLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has cleared a Shelby Township police officer on Tuesday of any criminal wrongdoing related to a 2018 fatal shooting. On Nov. 3, 2018, officer Jason Zuk shot and killed 25-year-old Kanwarbir Malhi, who was allegedly acting aggressively toward police. AdThe shooting happened about 1 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2018, when Shelby Township police responded to reports of an occupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Spring Lane apartment complex. Police said that although Malhi told officers he was armed, it was determined that he did not have a weapon. AdAG’s office files charges against Lowell officerIn addition to reviewing the case in Shelby Township, Nessel reviewed and moved to file charges on Tuesday against Lowell police officer Jason Diaz.
Ypsilanti man pleads guilty to embezzling more than $100K from 91-year-old man
Read full article: Ypsilanti man pleads guilty to embezzling more than $100K from 91-year-old manLANSING, Mich. – An Ypsilanti man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from a 91-year-old man, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s office. Officials said 59-year-old Calium Turnage pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of a vulnerable adult over $100,000, which is a 20-year felony. As part of a deal, Turnage is ordered to pay $140,000 in restitution and additional charges were dropped. “The evidence clearly demonstrates that the defendant personally benefited from the victim’s vulnerable position, and in doing so violated Michigan law,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel. Turnage has been driving the 91-year-old man to various places and completing tasks for him.
Former Michigan State president to stand trial on charges she lied during Nassar investigation
Read full article: Former Michigan State president to stand trial on charges she lied during Nassar investigationLANSING, Mich. - Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon will stand trial on charges connected to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, officials announced Monday. Simon was charged with lying to police officers, misconduct in office and impeding a criminal investigation. The defense argued it's not an issue of lying, but an issue of remembering, which isn't a crime. The Michigan Attorney General's Office pointed to a handwritten note on an agenda folder with Nassar's name on it, saying it proves Simon knew what Nassar was accused of doing. Simon has always said she knew a sports medicine doctor was involved, but didn't know it was Nassar.
Former Michigan State president to stand trial on charges she lied during Nassar investigation
Read full article: Former Michigan State president to stand trial on charges she lied during Nassar investigationLANSING, Mich. Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon will stand trial on charges connected to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, officials announced Monday. Simon was charged with lying to police officers, misconduct in office and impeding a criminal investigation. The defense argued it's not an issue of lying, but an issue of remembering, which isn't a crime. The Michigan Attorney General's Office pointed to a handwritten note on an agenda folder with Nassar's name on it, saying it proves Simon knew what Nassar was accused of doing. Simon has always said she knew a sports medicine doctor was involved, but didn't know it was Nassar.
Eastpointe man charged for possessing, distributing child porn
Read full article: Eastpointe man charged for possessing, distributing child pornEASTPOINTE, Mich. - An Eastpointe man is facing charges in connection with child pornography officials say he had on his phone. According to the Michigan Attorney General's Office, the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip about 65 child sexually abusive images being uploaded to a file sharing account in January 2018. Child sexually abusive material, including photos and videos, was found on his phone, authorities said. Arms was charged with one count of using a computer to commit a crime, five counts of distribution of child sexually abusive material and five counts of possession of child sexually abusive material. He is charged as a habitual offender because he has two prior fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct convictions.
Attorney General's Office reviewing fatal St. Clair Shores police-involved shooting
Read full article: Attorney General's Office reviewing fatal St. Clair Shores police-involved shootingST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - The case of a controversial shooting in St. Clair Shores is being reviewed by the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Saturday, activists are expected to host a peaceful protest at the St. Clair Shores Police Department to demand transparency in the investigation. The rally will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Clair Shores Police Department. The Macomb County sheriff previously cleared St. Clair Shores police in the shooting. More coverage:Theoddeus Gray (WDIV)WATCH: K-9, suspect killed in shooting outside St. Clair Shores banquet hall (report from Nov. 4, 2018)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Peaceful protest to be held Saturday in St. Clair Shores over fatal shooting
Read full article: Peaceful protest to be held Saturday in St. Clair Shores over fatal shootingThe case of a controversial shooting in St. Clair Shores is being reviewed by the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Judge delays decision on whether former Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon will face trial
Read full article: Judge delays decision on whether former Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon will face trialLANSING, Mich. - Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon returned to court Tuesday as closing arguments were heard to help determine whether she would go to trial on charges connected to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The judge delayed a decision on whether Simon would go to trial. The Michigan Attorney General's Office points to a handwritten note on an agenda folder with Nassar's name on it, saying it proves Simon knew what Nassar was accused of doing. Simon has always said she knew a sports medicine doctor was involved, but didn't know it was Nassar. But the defense says even if Simon made a false statement, it was only a mistake.