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Dighton man convicted on multiple counts of sexual conduct against minor

By A. U. Ward | Oct 31, 2025

Ryan Beebe, a 35-year-old resident of Dighton, has been convicted by a Wexford County jury on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor.

Attorneys general discuss gun violence reforms in latest podcast episode

By A. U. Ward | Oct 30, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have addressed the issue of gun violence in a new episode of their podcast, "Pantsuits and Lawsuits."

Coalition led by AG Nessel sues USDA over suspension of SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

By A. U. Ward | Oct 28, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 22 other attorneys general and three governors in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Olivet man faces felony charge for allegedly falsifying CPA credentials

By A. U. Ward | Oct 27, 2025

Joseph Vanator, a 30-year-old resident of Olivet, has been charged with allegedly falsely claiming to be a licensed or certified public accountant.

TFG Holding settles with states over deceptive marketing of VIP clothing memberships

By A. U. Ward | Oct 23, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $1 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online clothing retailer operating brands such as JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids.

Attorney General’s office steps in to manage prosecutions in Luce County

By A. U. Ward | Oct 21, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Department of Attorney General has taken over prosecutorial duties in Luce County.

Michigan joins multistate effort challenging federal policy on deportation tied to political speech

By A. U. Ward | Oct 20, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the case of Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation v. Rubio, currently before the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

Michigan Attorney General urges peaceful participation in No Kings protests

By A. U. Ward | Oct 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a statement addressing the upcoming No Kings protests planned in Michigan and across the United States.

Deadline extended for Michigan municipalities to join national opioid settlement

By A. U. Ward | Oct 15, 2025

The deadline for Michigan municipalities to join the $720 million National Opioid Settlement with eight pharmaceutical companies has been extended to November 5.

Attorney General Nessel issues renewed warning about ransomware during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By A. U. Ward | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on ransomware as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Michigan Attorney General joins legal effort against National Guard deployment to cities

By A. U. Ward | Oct 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other states in filing amicus briefs supporting legal challenges by Illinois and Oregon against the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and Oregon.

Three charged with defrauding Michigan Medicaid transportation reimbursement program

By A. U. Ward | Oct 9, 2025

Three individuals have been charged with Medicaid fraud for allegedly exploiting a transportation reimbursement program, according to an announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Marquette man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct dating back to 1990s

By A. U. Ward | Oct 9, 2025

A Marquette resident, Ward Glass, 69, was found guilty by a Houghton County jury on six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Attorney general warns Texas company over alleged deceptive ticket sales for Mackinac Island

By A. U. Ward | Sep 26, 2025

Attorney General Dana Nessel has sent a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, a Texas-based company, alleging it used deceptive practices to sell tickets online to Mackinac Island attractions.

Irons woman receives 20-40 year sentence for husband's murder

By A. U. Ward | Sep 23, 2025

Betsy K. McIntyre, a 69-year-old resident of Irons, Michigan, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of her husband.

Attorney General Nessel urges vigilance after TransUnion cyber incident exposes millions

By A. U. Ward | Sep 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on data breaches after a cyber incident at TransUnion exposed personal information of more than 4.4 million people in July.

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