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Until There's A Guilty Verdict, It's Still An 'Alleged' Victim
A state appeals judge believes Michigan's legal system needs to address whether referring to complainants as "victims" is appropriate.
May 202 min read
Former Wentworth Aide Charged With Embezzlement
A former aide to ex-House Speaker Jason Wentworth was arraigned Wednesday on charges alleging he embezzled from the state to buy gold coins, gold bars, silver, platinum, vehicles and firearm accessories.
May 152 min read
Home Insurance Policy Covers Gunshot Victim's Medical Expenses
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 05/12/2025) Whether an insurance company has liability in a lawsuit filed by a 6-year-old boy shot by...
May 132 min read
Parent Who Let Sexual Abuse Happen Could Lose Parental Rights
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case focused on whether a parent facilitating her child’s sexual abuse by a drug dealer constitutes an aggravated circumstance that should mean the loss of parental rights.
May 82 min read
Benson In More Elections-Related Lawsuits Than Last 4 SOS Combined
ecretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been involved in 69 election-related lawsuits more than six years into her tenure, more than the past four Secretaries of State combined, according to data compiled by the Legislative Service Bureau for Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers).
May 51 min read
Officers Granted Civil Immunity In Self-Defense Cases Under Bill
Michigan police officers and citizens who use deadly force when acting in justifiable self-defense would be granted civil immunity under legislation introduced last week.
Apr 292 min read
Appeals Judge Hood Named To Supreme Court; Bazzi, Trebilcock, Korobkin Names To COA
Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood was appointed on Wednesday to succeed former Justice Elizabeth Clement on the Michigan Supreme Court.
Apr 244 min read
Justices Will Be Lowest Paid Jurists In Michigan As Of October
Michigan Supreme Court justices, who have received one pay raise in 22 years, will be the lowest-paid judicial position in state government starting in October.
Apr 212 min read
Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Apr 152 min read
ACLU Sues To Keep International Students At Michigan U's
The ACLU of Michigan is going to court to preserve the immigration status of four international students attending Michigan universities.
Apr 142 min read
Marijuana Sniff Test Alone No Longer Enough For Probable Cause, Supremes Say
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 04/02/2025) The smell of marijuana from a parked vehicle alone no longer establishes reasonable suspicion...
Apr 32 min read
AG, 23 States Sue To Overturn $370M In Public Health Grant Cuts
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 04/01/2025) A coalition of 23 states, including Michigan, and the District of Columbia, is suing the U.S....
Apr 23 min read
Alleged Nessel Stalker Faces Additional Charges
The Wayne County prosecutor’s office charged a Jackson man with stalking AG Dana Nessel and her wife, a Plymouth city commissioner.
Mar 311 min read
SBM Raises Flag On Unprecedented Threats To Rule of Law and Democracy
The State Bar of Michigan recently expressed concerns about "any and all threats to the judiciary, the Constitution and American democracy."
Mar 251 min read
How Much Did The Flint Water Crisis Prosecution Cost?
The Weaponization of State Government subcommittee is asking the AG's office for financial documents related to the Flint water crisis.
Mar 131 min read
Appeals Panel Affirms Mom's Cyberbullying Conviction
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 01/27/2025) An appeals panel affirmed the conviction and sentence of a Battle Creek mother who...
Jan 281 min read
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