Blog tagged as Crime

MSU Police: ‘No Conclusive Motive’ To February Shooting; 18 Shots Fired 

04/28/23 12:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSU Police: ‘No Conclusive Motive’ To February Shooting; 18 Shots Fired 
Michigan State University police said Thursday that they’ve found “no conclusive motive” as to why a gunman targeted the campus as he had no personal or professional connection with the school in recent history.

Tougher Hate Crime Penalties Put On The Table 

04/27/23 12:27 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Tougher Hate Crime Penalties Put On The Table 
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)
Clare Prosecutor Wants More Info In Alleged Assault Between GOP Leaders 
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)
Innocence Project Wants Expanded DNA Testing Laws
(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.