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Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip

August 23, 2024

Attorneys for a teenager who was ordered into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip to a Detroit court filed a lawsuit against a judge Wednesday, accusing him of humiliation, false arrest and unlawful detention. It is the latest fallout since Judge Kenneth King singled out 15-year-old Eva Goodman for falling asleep and having what he considered to be a bad attitude while she was visiting 36th District Court on Aug. 13.

Michigan woman pleads guilty in arrest warrant scam

August 23, 2024

A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after a co-conspirator unintentionally set up an exchange of fake documents with a federal agent to obtain $60,000, officials said. Court documents show that woman admitted to working with at least one other person to try to scam a Grand Rapids resident out of $60,000 using fake documents, including an "FBI WARRANT OF ARREST" and "IRS RECEIPT." These documents had been printed out to give to the victim.

New law enforcement to catch sexual assault suspects

August 16, 2024

Michigan's new law enforcement partnership to catch sexual assault suspects

A new partnership aims to bring suspects of sexual assault back to Michigan to face justice. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hopes the initiative, called Operation Survivor Justice, between her office, elected county prosecutors, and the U.S. Marshals Service will be a model for other states.

Michigan man repeatedly tells judge 'kiss my a--'

August 14, 2024

Michigan man serving jail time after repeatedly telling judge 'kiss my a--'

The six misdemeanor charges could total more than 558 days in prison. Darrell Jarrell appeared in a Washtenaw County court last Wednesday in the case of a simple misdemeanor trespassing charge.

Jarrell said, "You guys can kiss my a--."

The judge attempted to restore order despite the disgruntled defendant's outburst, warning him against further comments.

"F--- you!" Jarrell shot back.

Judge drops remaining murder charge against Michael Jackson-Bolanos

August 9, 2024

A Wayne County Circuit Court judge on Friday dropped the remaining murder charge against the suspect in the killing of prominent Detroit Jewish leader and political activist Samantha Woll.

Van Houten threw out the felony murder charge, as well as the home invasion charge, after the defense filed a motion to dismiss, arguing case precedent would forbid the prosecution from retrying the deadlocked charges.

Michigan hands-free driving law year one

July 29, 2024

Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes

Police have stopped just under 19,500 drivers in Michigan since the law has taken effect, with about 70% of those stops resulting in a conviction

Signed Senate Bill 602 into law which "strengthens protections for homeowners"

July 25, 2024

Real estate brokers face penalties for unfair practices under new Michigan law. Senate Bill 602 was signed into law, which "amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable."
The law subjects brokers who enter into void and unenforceable agreements to penalties, including license revocation, administrative fines up to $10,000, restitution and probation.

New Michigan law targets ‘flushable’ wipes

July 23, 2024

Manufacturers are no longer allowed to market the wipes in Michigan as “flushable.” In fact, they are required to include the words “Do Not Flush” and a symbol dissuading people from sending the sturdy fabrics to sewage treatment plants.

The wipes are infamously known for clogging pumps, requiring constant maintenance and costly cleaning expenses.

New Michigan law requires HOAs to allow rooftop solar

July 12, 2024

People who want to install solar panels on their roofs have to consider a lot: sunlight, cost, and coordinating with contractors and utilities.

Tens of millions of people across the country also have to think about their homeowners association.

In Michigan, a new law aims to remove that barrier by telling those associations they have to allow rooftop solar.

The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday.

Michigan Senate committee moves prefab homes bill to floor

July 8, 2024

A package of Senate Bills 486-490 could address this by overhauling Michigan’s mobile home park law for the first time since 1987. The bills cleared a hurdle last month when they passed through committee with an 8-3 vote and are now headed to the Senate for a vote
A similar set of bills was introduced three years ago but died in session after being OK’d by House. This time around the legislation is heading to a Senate vote after passing through committee.

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