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Southfield woman faces trial over alleged $98,000 rental assistance fraud

Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old resident of Southfield, has been ordered to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County after waiving her preliminary examination.

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 17, 2025

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Michigan joins lawsuit challenging EPA's termination of solar energy funding

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 22 other state plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Administrator Lee Zeldin.

By D. T. Byrd | Oct 17, 2025

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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.

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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.

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Des Plaines man sentenced to up to 25 years for child sexual assault in Michigan

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 13, 2025

Javier Mora, a 22-year-old resident of Des Plaines, Illinois, was sentenced to 12 to 25 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl from Cadillac, Michigan.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Former Detroit bank teller charged with embezzlement and tax violations

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 9, 2025

Rhodesia Jones, a 25-year-old former bank teller from Detroit, was arraigned in the 52-4 District Court in Troy on charges of embezzlement and tax-related offenses.

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Chinese national sentenced for running illicit massage parlors in Wayne County

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 7, 2025

A Chinese national, Huazi Piao, 61, has been sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for operating commercial sex businesses at illicit massage parlors in Wayne County.

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Michigan AG joins multistate effort urging Supreme Court review on Voting Rights Act enforcement

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in asking the Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that prevents individuals from suing to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).

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Michigan AG announces DOJ drops plan for immigration-linked restrictions on crime victim aid

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 6, 2025

After participating in a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the DOJ has dropped its plan to impose new conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crime Act...

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Federal court dismisses challenge to Michigan’s constitutional right to reproductive freedom

By D. T. Byrd | Oct 3, 2025

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Right to Life of Michigan and other anti-abortion plaintiffs that challenged the right to reproductive freedom in the state.

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Attorney General Nessel warns public about scam texts threatening license suspension

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 2, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about a scam involving fraudulent text messages.

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Purdue opioid settlement deadline extended for Michigan municipalities

By D. T. Byrd | Oct 2, 2025

The deadline for Michigan municipalities to join the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma National Opioid Settlement has been extended to October 30, giving local governments more time to complete their participation forms and qualify for direct payments.

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Attorney General Nessel warns Michigan residents of imposter scams during federal shutdown

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 1, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a renewed warning about potential government imposter scams that may arise during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Michigan regulators approve Consumers Energy gas rate hike; attorney general challenges electric increase

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 30, 2025

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved a $157.5 million increase in natural gas rates for Consumers Energy, following the company’s request to raise rates by $248 million.

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Wyandotte man faces trial for alleged embezzlement from auto transport company

By I. J. Gardner | Sep 30, 2025

Jason Garza, a 45-year-old resident of Wyandotte, has been ordered to stand trial in Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court on ten felony charges.

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Attorney General Nessel warns against false threats after Grand Blanc church attack

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 29, 2025

Following a shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning about the legal consequences of making false or copycat threats.

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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.