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State officials say a western Michigan woman who was allegedly under the influence of methamphetamines when a 3-year-old girl died while under her care has lost her nursing license.

A special prosecutor in Michigan has been appointed to investigate whether the Republican candidate for attorney general and others should be criminally charged for their attempts to gain access to voting machines after the 2020 election.

A Michigan priest has been placed on leave indefinitely after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate texting with multiple high school students.

“This is not just about Temujin,” Paula Kensu told MLive-The Flint Journal in a phone interview Thursday, May 19. Related: Michigan AG won’t challenge Temujin Kensu conviction in 1986 Port Huron murderTemujin Kensu, 58, is serving life in prison for the 1986 murder of 20-year-old Scott Macklem in the parking lot of St. Clair Community College in Port Huron. “The thing that we’re very concerned about is that this state Conviction Integrity Unit is supposed to be an integrity unit, and I stress integrity,” Sanders told the Journal Thursday. Now, she sees Temujin Kensu through visitations in prison. Snyder for pardonConvicted killer Temujin Kensu, who proclaims his innocence, will meet with state commutation board on WednesdayAfter more than 20 years in prison, Temujin Kensu dreams of release

The state of Michigan has joined a nationwide investigation into whether or not TikTok is harmful to younger residents.

Michigan’s attorney general says she sought court approval to investigate Eli Lilly and Co., accusing the drug maker of charging excessive prices for insulin medications used to treat diabetes.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has the edge vs. Republican challengers in the race for the seat this year, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office issued a scam alert about a circulating call that appears to impersonate Wayne County officials.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday morning to discuss the Oxford High School shooting investigation.

Oxford Community Schools have declined Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s offer to conduct a third-party review of the shooting that left four students dead and injured four other people.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office announced Sunday it has offered “full and comprehensive review” of the Oxford High School shooting to the Oxford school district.

Attorneys general across the country are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws and put the public at risk.

“This lawsuit is the dangerous product of an online feedback loop, with these attorneys citing legal precedent derived not from a serious analysis of case law, but from the rantings of conspiracy theorists sharing amateur analysis and legal fantasy in their social media echo chamber,” wrote Detroit attorney David Fink.

Michigan's attorney general has issued a formal opinion declaring that a state law that requires people to complete gender-confirmation surgery to change their gender on their birth certificate is unconstitutional.

Many residents across Metro Detroit have voiced concern over lengthy mail delays from the USPS.

Michigan is one of the top states for high tech thieves and scammers to search for victims.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has cleared Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and his administration of any wrongdoing connected to the Make Your Date investigation.

DETROIT – A total of 12 Attorneys General penned a letter calling on social media to remove anti-vaccine content. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is among them and was on CNN recently voicing concern about the misinformation posted about vaccines online. The call to end misinformation comes as an alarming number of Michiganders say they will not be getting the vaccine. “A decade ago, the journey to the COVID vaccine began building upon research on other coronaviruses,” read an ad aimed at encouraging people to get the vaccine. The state has started new campaigns to help educate those with doubts or concerns about the vaccine.

The Michigan attorney general said Michigan State University’s refusal to disclose thousands of documents related to the Larry Nassar investigation has forced her office to close its investigation. Attorney General Dana Nessel has led the three-year investigation into the university and its role in Nassar’s crimes -- but in February of this year, Nessel said the investigation was going nowhere. The University’s refusal to voluntarily provide them closes the last door available to finish our investigation,” reads the statement from Nessel. AdAccording to Nessel, the investigation is inconclusive due to the 6,000 documents that have not been released to investigators by the MSU Board of Trustees, citing attorney-client privilege. The attorney general’s office has no legal options available to it that would allow for review of the material without the MSU Board of Trustee’s consent.

“On occasion, there were robust conversations about policy issues where reasonable people could disagree and did,” Gordon wrote. “This was healthy: the stakes were life and death, and different people have different roles.”In his letter, Gordon didn’t give any specific details and only said that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan during the pandemic saved lives. Ad“I was honored to play a part in that work,” Gordon wrote. “Governor Whitmer deserves a health director with whom she is comfortable.”The letter was released hours after Whitmer’s office confirmed both sides were agreeing to end the confidentiality surrounding Gordon’s resignation and $155,000 payout.

DETROIT – To say Republicans are not satisfied with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s decision not to investigate nursing home deaths is an understatement. On Tuesday, Sen. Jim Runestad of the 15th district, who is leading the charge on the issue pointed at the possibility of bringing in lawyers. Andrew Cuomo’s problems, Runestad wants to know the number of nursing home patients who were sent from a nursing home to the hospital and passed away. The Republicans say those sources are her friends and they have no bearing on her performance. Whitmer stands by COVID nursing home policy amid threats of legal actionRead even more: Michigan AG looks into requests to investigate state nursing home policy

LANSING, Mich. – After the controversy surrounding the abrupt resignation and separation agreement involving former Michigan health chief Robert Gordon, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered changes to the use of these agreements in state government. Whitmer directs changes to use of separation agreements in state governmentWhitmer released an Executive Directive on Friday on how state agencies can end employee contracts. The directive said state agencies can still enter into agreements with pay-outs -- something the state already does -- and it still allows for confidentiality agreements, unless it would cover up illegal activity. Ad”I am proud of these measures because they will benefit both state employees and the people of Michigan,” Whitmer said.

(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)After the controversy surrounding the abrupt resignation and separation agreement involving former Michigan health chief Robert Gordon, Gov. Whitmer released an Executive Directive on Friday on the use of separation agreements by state departments and agencies. “Michiganders should have confidence in the activities of state government, including the expenditure of public funds on separation agreements. Under the new directive, separation agreements cannot deny a party the right or opportunity to disclose the underlying facts and circumstances regarding unlawful workplace acts including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, or fraud. Finally, prior to finalization, all separation agreements must be submitted to the Attorney General for review.

DETROIT – Frank J. Kelley, affectionately called the “eternal general” for his 37 years as Michigan's longest-serving attorney general, has died at age 96, his family said Saturday. Kelley was state government's top lawyer at a time of sweeping change in politics and culture. He was credited with creating consumer and environmental protection divisions in the attorney general's office and was a defender of civil rights. Kelley, a Detroit native, was a lawyer in Alpena, a small town in northern Michigan, when Gov. John Swainson appointed him attorney general in 1961.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents to beware of a new scam aimed at those struggling to pay rent. AdMany Michigan residents are finding it difficult to pay rent during COVID-19 because the pandemic has caused economic hardship for countless families and individuals. Avoid companies that tell you to stop paying rent or require an up-front fee. Anyone struggling to make rent payments should discuss it with their landlord and look into local programs that offer rental assistance and other help. Those who are facing eviction or need help paying rent may soon find assistance through the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CERA) administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).

READ: Michigan AG asserts Lansing Capitol is unsafe as expected armed protest loomsThings were calm at the Capitol in Lansing Saturday night. Authorities installed six-foot barriers around the Capitol Building in preparation of armed protests Sunday. “I’m feeling much better regarding the events this weekend,” Nessel said. Michigan State Police troopers -- joined with members of the National Guard and Lansing police -- are ready for anything and everything. More: Michigan law enforcement on armed Capitol protests this weekend: ‘We will be prepared’

“Michigan is ground zero for those who are wishing to take over state government,” said Michigan AG Dana Nessel. I’m exceedingly worried.’”On Monday, the Michigan State Capitol Commission unanimously voted to ban the open carry of guns from inside the Michigan Capitol, effective immediately. Nessel said security inside the Michigan Capitol isn’t as impactful as she’d like. New Michigan Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth held a briefing Wednesday morning along side Speaker Pro Tempore Pamela Hornberger. Additionally, Michigan’s State Capitol Commission voted to ban open carry of firearms at the Capitol on Monday.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents to watch out for imposter scams related to DTE Energy. DTE Energy reported that it has received complaints about calls that were made to customers by someone claiming to be a DTE Energy employee. It was an attempt to get personal information and cash. Some common scams to watch out for include IRS scams, social security scams, telephone scams, charity scams, romance scams and investment scams. Legitimate organizations won’t call, email, or text to ask you for personal information.

Attorneys general in several states including Michigan have to respond to a lawsuit in U.S. Supreme Court filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel believes Paxton has a personal motive and is seeking a pardon by President Trump. And I will say this to General Paxton, if he’s watching, you know who voted for you in Michigan, General Paxton? Don’t come to mine.”“You know who voted for you in Michigan, General Paxton? The lawsuit repeats numerous false, disproven and unsupported claims of illegal mail-in balloting and voting in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Michigan AG confirms investigation into threats made against Wayne County CanvassersMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has confirmed that her department is investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.

Lawmakers want Michigan AG to investigate nursing homes amid coronavirus pandemicPublished: June 28, 2020, 6:33 pmMembers of Congress are requesting Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel -- in addition to other states -- to investigate how nursing homes were used during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to stop something that virtually everyone deals with -- robocalls. MORE: Michigan AG releases warning about imposter scam callsNessel said she is working with the state Legislature to create a monitoring team that will will look for scammers. The crackdown also includes tools to report scam callers easier. When people are going to behave the worst is when they think no one is watching and no one is prosecuting them," Nessel said. For more information about initiatives to combat robocalls and scams, click here.

$500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsA news conference was held Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) five-year, $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. Dive team finds body of missing man in Detroit RiverThe Detroit Police Dive Team has found the body of a man who went missing in the Detroit River. Ford announces massive European restructuring; 12,000 jobs cutThe reductions are part of what the automaker is calling "efficiency improvements across all operations." Metro Detroit weather: Rain and thundershowers; severe riskRain and thundershowers are rumbling through parts of Metro Detroit this morning, especially areas south of 8 Mile early on. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Michigan AG files lawsuit to shut down Line 5 oil pipelineMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal steps to shut down Enbridge's controversial Line 5 oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac. $500M program to upgrade Detroit's water, sewer systemsA news conference was held Thursday morning to provide details of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) five-year, $500 million program to begin to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. Dive team finds body of missing man in Detroit RiverThe Detroit Police Dive Team has found the body of a man who went missing in the Detroit River. Ford announces massive European restructuring; 12,000 jobs cutThe reductions are part of what the automaker is calling "efficiency improvements across all operations." Metro Detroit weather: Rain and thundershowers; severe riskRain and thundershowers are rumbling through parts of Metro Detroit this morning, especially areas south of 8 Mile early on.