Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Detroit hospital knew more than it admitted in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation, lawsuit alleges
An additional lawsuit was filed against Sinai-Grace Hospital on Friday, saying the hospital knew more than it initially admitted in the investigation into a former nurse accused of sexually abusing patients.
Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is accused of assaulting a patient while he was working at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit and faces four other sexual assault charges, where prosecutors claimed he “preys on vulnerable patients” who seek help at the hospital.
He’s also accused of sexually assaulting a 41-year-old woman after forcing himself into a porta-pottyin May 2025 outside Grand Circus Park in Detroit.
Prosecutors rule security guard acted in self-defense in shooting that killed woman outside Southfield bar
A security guard who shot and killed a woman outside a Southfield bar will not face charges.
Investigators said a woman pulled a gun on the security guard outside of Bloom Southfield after an earlier fight involving her sister and brother-in-law.
The guard fired six shots, killing 33-year-old Alexandra Fields and accidentally hitting another person in the leg.
Prosecutors ruled the shooting was justified as the guard acted in self-defense.
Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 years
The owners of Dittrich Furs are still retiring, but they will continue restocking as they run a liquidation sale in Detroit.
The response to their retirement announcement this week brought so many customers to the store that they sold out of nearly everything and had to turn many away.
New merchandise is expected around Feb. 6. Once it arrives, the store will announce it online.
After 132 years in business, Detroit institution Dittrich Furs is closing its doors for good.
Washtenaw County judge rejects bond request for Buster Robbins in 1989 Beverly Wivell murder case
Accused killer Buster Robbins was back in Washtenaw County Circuit Court on Friday, and attorneys on both sides were seeking more time for evidence to be presented in the nearly 37-year-old murder case.
With members of Beverly Ann Wivell’s family looking on, Robbins, 69, was led into the courtroom in a green Washtenaw County jumpsuit with his arms and legs shackled.
The defense made another attempt to get Robbins out of jail on bond after he was denied at his last hearing nearly a month ago.
His attorney is arguing that the prosecution has been too slow in providing evidence and has been stalling the start of the trial.
Weather: More snow chances before dangerously cold wind chills move into Metro Detroit
Snow showers can be expected to continue throughout the day on Saturday, especially in the first half of the day.
But a few slow showers could be possible in our northern tier of communities north of I-69 from Saturday afternoon and into Saturday evening.
High temperatures into the low 30s Saturday morning will fall for the majority of the day, and we will be into the low 20s by late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.