Blog tagged as Crime

Tougher Hate Crime Penalties Put On The Table

04/27/23 12:27 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Michigan’s ethnic discrimination laws would be strengthened and hate crimes would come with stricter penalties, under legislation spearheaded by Rep. Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield).

Clare Prosecutor Wants More Info In Alleged Assault Between GOP Leaders

04/24/23 02:37 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The Clare County prosecutor has asked local police for additional information before she decides whether to issue charges in a physical spat between two Republican leaders last week.

Innocence Project Wants Expanded DNA Testing Laws

03/02/23 01:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 02/28/2023) Western Michigan University’s Cooley Law School Innocence Project representatives want the Legislature to expand state DNA testing laws.

MSU Trustee Balanced Shooting Aftermath As Chair, Parent

02/17/23 11:49 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 02/16/2023) During a Thursday morning briefing with police, newly elected Michigan State University Board Chair Rema Vassar shared her dual experience as both a trustee and mother of a Spartan.