OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A West Bloomfield Township trustee facing seven felony charges in a hidden camera case appeared in court on Friday.
West Bloomfield Township Trustee Jibran “Jim” Manna was charged with two counts of capturing or distributing an image of an unclothed person, a five-year felony, and five counts of eavesdropping by installing or using a device, a two-year felony.
What investigators found
On Thursday, Aug. 13, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said Manna allegedly placed hidden surveillance cameras in the bedrooms and bathrooms of two adult women.
According to prosecutors, the women discovered cameras hidden inside smoke detectors in their bedrooms.
During a search of Manna’s home, office, and cellphone, officers allegedly recovered additional cameras.
Investigators also found nude surveillance videos from the women’s bedrooms and bathrooms on Manna’s cellphone, according to the prosecutor’s office. The investigation remains ongoing.
Arraignment
Manna was arraigned in court on Friday, Aug. 14, via Zoom.
Manna was placed on a $100,000 personal bond. He is required to wear a GPS tether and was ordered to have no contact with the victims. He is also not allowed to use any device with internet access or photo capabilities, and he is not allowed to return to his home.
He is scheduled to reappear in court on Aug. 25 at 8:45 a.m. for a probable cause conference. He is expected to appear in-person.