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In total, there were 14 kidnap plot defendants. Separate prosecutions of the nine other kidnap plot suspects in Jackson County and the Grand Rapids U.S. District Court have concluded. Whitmer kidnap plot, defense attorneys sayDefendant in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot admits shame, embarrassment before sentencingTaking the Fifth, FBI attacked: 5 takeaways of Gov. Whitmer kidnap trialJudge in Whitmer kidnapping plot trial explains why juror wasn’t dismissed after attorney complaint

Two brothers from Ohio have been arrested in connection with a brutal murder that happened in Lenawee County in the late ‘90s.

ADRIAN, MI – A Texas man who worked as a youth soccer coach in Adrian has been charged with 18 sexual assault charges by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. “I am committed to ensuring victims of sexual abuse and assault receive justice,” Nessel said. Olnhausen, who is currently the vice president of sales and marketing at Cornerstone Healthcare Group in Dallas, Texas, was arrested by U.S. Marshalls and is currently awaiting extradition back to Michigan, Nessel said. The charges against Olnhausen are the result of an investigation by the Adrian Police Department. If convicted, Olnhausen nfaces a possible life sentence.ring the investigation, authorities discovered dozens of images of the naked victim, as well as other evidence that Olnhausen was having an inappropriate sexual relationship with the victim, Nessel said.

“Trooper Tebedo, in our eyes, is not deserving of this. “None of our officers or board members agree with what (Schroeder) did.”He added that he’s not besmirching the Michigan State Police, saying Saginaw officers work well with troopers on a daily basis. He said the overall feeling among viewers was that Schroeder’s actions warranted charges, but Tebedo’s and the Saginaw officers’ did not. “Based on my personal view, I didn’t see anything the Saginaw officers did that would be in violation of policies or rules,” Pruitt said. Schroder again punched Martin while officers tried putting him in the back of an MSP vehicle, the AG’s Office alleged.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The self-proclaimed leader of a white supremacist group called “The Base” has been resentenced to prison for his role in harassing a Dexter family in a case of mistaken identity. “I refuse to allow domestic terrorists to incite violence against our residents and communities,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Related: 4 Michigan hate group members take plea deal amid conspiracy chargesSpeaking at his previous sentencing, Watkins admitted he was struggling with employment at the time of the incident and was disturbed by civil unrest he saw happening in the United States, which drew him to the organization. “I do not consider myself a criminal, but I understand my ignorance of the law is not an excuse,” he said. Webb pleaded no contest to gang membership, conspiracy to train with firearms for a civil disorder and felony firearm.

A Michigan judge approved a temporary restraining order that blocks prosecutors from enforcing the state’s 1931 abortion ban, according to a news release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Oakland County Judge James J. Cunningham issued the temporary restraining order Monday, Aug. 1, the AG’s office said. It prohibits local county prosecutors from criminally prosecuting abortion in Michigan while the order is pending, the AG’s office said. The Michigan Department of Attorney General filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on Monday after the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a ruling that Michigan’s local county prosecutors are not bound by an injunction issued by Judge Elizabeth Gleicher in May, the AG’s office said. Related: Abortion ban injunction to stay but prosecutors can enforce, appeals court says“The legal fight in Michigan continues and this temporary restraining order ensures prosecutors cannot target women or providers in the short-term,” Nessel said.

A member of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office accused of falsifying overtime documents and misusing federal funds is facing felony charges, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

The letter directs New York City coin dealer Hard Money Rare Coins, LLC to stop operations in the state of Michigan for violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Fowler’s letter not only contains the allegations against Hard Money Rare Coins, but also a register worth of coin puns. After the MSP interviewed the coin dealer, it was determined the company’s explanation for the alleged forged check was not “worth a plugged nickel,” Fowler wrote. The letter details the MSP report, which states that Hard Money Rare Coins deposited a forged check of $1,925 into its business account. The hope is that Hard Money Rare Coins will agree to no longer sell to Michigan consumers, the letter states.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A postcard mailed to an unknown number of Washtenaw County residents and claiming to be related to “county deed records” is actually “a marketing ploy from an out-of-state company,” officials said on Friday, Feb. 25. The “misleading” mailer was not sent by the Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds Office, officials said. The county office urges residents to disregard the postcard as a “potential scam” and have issued a consumer advisory with a photo of the mailing. The mailing encourages recipients to contact a private business to purchase a home warranty, according to Washtenaw County officials. caféAnn Arbor mayor says America will be in ‘good and just hands’ with his pal on Supreme CourtA ‘look back’ and a ‘look forward’: Washtenaw County committee studying reparations

A Macomb County nursing home employee pleaded guilty after she was accused of forging signatures on absentee ballot applications, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

A duty-free gas station in Detroit that sued Michigan to avoid following the state's gasoline vapor pressure regulations lost its challenge in court.

Michigan Attorney General communications director Kelly Rossman-McKinney has died, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Two members of the Michigan-based white supremacist group, The Base, accused of threatening a Dexter family a year ago are heading to trial. Members of Michigan hate group ‘The Base’ face additional charges from Michigan AG NesselThe AG’s office and the Tuscola County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office allege Watkins and two other Base members entered two former Michigan Department of Corrections sites, the Camp Tuscola Annex and the Tuscola Residential ReEntry Program. Simpson revoked Watkin’s bond citing violations, the lack of a permanent residence and difficulties in ensuring Watkins would have no contact with the hate group. Both men are scheduled for a pretrial hearing Oct. 18 before Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Patrick Conlin. More from MLive:New policies wouldn’t have stopped former provost’s sexual harassment, argues University of Michigan facultyMan threatening loved one with butter knife arrested, police say‘Test-to-stay’ limits quarantines in some Washtenaw County schools.

GOODRICH, MI -- No charges will be filed against a former Goodrich Community Schools official who resigned amid allegations that he solicited nude photos from former students in exchange for money, according to an announcement from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. A special request by the Genesee County for an investigation by the Department of Attorney General resulted in insufficient evidence to charge David Davis, the former athletic director and assistant principal of Goodrich schools, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday, Aug. 27. Related: School official resigns amid allegations he offered girls money for nude photos“Our team has spent nearly two years examining this case, listening to victims, and analyzing possible avenues for criminal charges,” Nessel said in a statement. It was after they graduated when Davis would ask for their Snapchat and Instagram contacts, per school records. Davis would allegedly contact them and say he would pay for nude photos.

A Florida woman is facing several charges in the alleged theft of $470,000 from a federal veterans program and the state of Michigan, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced today. RELATED: 3 charged in fraud scheme allegedly stole $470K from veterans’ program, state of MichiganBetween 2013 and 2019, it is alleged that Quill and Flores defrauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $430,000 and the Michigan Department of Treasury out of more than $40,000. “Let the months spent building and prosecuting this case serve as a warning to anyone trying to defraud our state or federal agencies. Since Quill is charged as a fourth habitual offender, she is facing a maximum term of life imprisonment if convicted of any of the charges. Quill was not arraigned last year with her co-defendants because she was out of the state and COVID-19 made extradition from Florida difficult.

A Metro Detroit attorney has been charged with embezzlement after he allegedly stole funds from a trust of his deceased client, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – The Michigan Attorney General’s Office today announced that a police officer who shot and killed a suspect in 2018 has been cleared of wrongdoing and will not be charged in the case. At that point, Shelby Township Police Officer Jason Zuk shot Kanwarbir Malhi, 25, of Shelby Township, with a department-issued shotgun, striking him in the chest and neck area. Following a review of the evidence and circumstances, the AG’s office determined there was not enough evidence to charge Shelby Township Police Officer Jason Zuk with any crimes; he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, the release said. After Malhi parked, an officer approached the vehicle and gave Malhi multiple commands to show his hands, but he did not comply, the release states. At that point, Zuk fired a single shot from his department-issued shotgun, striking Malhi in the chest and neck.

Lowell Police DepartmentLowell Police Officer Jason Diaz. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.The shooting occurred during a high-speed chase through Kent and Ionia counties on Aug. 29. The passenger survived.Attorney General Dana Nessel also announced Tuesday that her office decided not to charge another officer in a separate police-involved shooting. Shelby Township Police Officer Jason Zuk shot and killed unarmed Kanwarbir Malhi in November 2018, who was driving a car that had been reported stolen the day before. To meet that challenge, we are committed to conducting each review without pre-conceived notions or pre-determined outcomes.

A federal judge last week denied a request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office to share secret grand jury testimony on the plot to kidnap Gov. “Grand jury testimony is presumptively secret, and a party must normally demonstrate a ‘particularized need’ for the material to overcome the presumption of secrecy. “During the grand jury investigation in this case, the government has taken testimony from one or more witnesses, and expects to examine additional witnesses,” the Jan. 22 federal court motion to release grand jury testimony said. “The government appears to be asking for blanket permission to disclose to the state any grand jury testimony already taken, or that may be taken as the grand jury continues its own investigation,” the ruling said. The prosecution must obtain a vote to indict from 12 of 16 to 23 people assigned to the grand jury.

TECUMSEH, MI – A Tecumseh-based hunting and outdoors company is under investigation amid claims of violating the Michigan Consumers Protection Act. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced Monday, Jan. 25, it issued a cease-and-desist letter to Team Fitzgerald Marketing which is owned and operated by father-son duo, Dan and Guy Fitzgerald, after receiving a high volume of complaints about the company. Team Fitzgerald sells hunting equipment and goods, along with offering guided hunting trips. The Fitzgeralds are also known for their television program, “Team Fitzgerald Vintage Country Lifestyle,” according to the Attorney General’s Office. In one instance a complaining customer was allegedly threatened with legal action for contacting the AGs office, the letter states.

FLINT, MI -- Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud outlined failures of officials charged in the Flint water crisis during a Thursday, Jan 14 press conference through the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. The water crisis was a “categorical failure of public officials at all levels of government,” Hammoud said. Darnell Earley, former Flint emergency managerEarley is charged with three felony counts of misconduct in office, each count punishable by up to five years in prison. Read more:Former Flint DPW director charged with two counts of neglect of duty in water crisis probeAG Nessel to announce outcome of Flint water crisis criminal investigation ThursdayFlint residents ‘hopeful’ water crisis charges against Snyder, other officials will bring justiceFormer Gov. Rick Snyder charged with willful neglect of duty in Flint water crisis

LANSING, MI -- A 48-year-old Charlotte man is accused of threatening the life of a state representative, her family and other politicians, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office says. Michael Varrone is accused of making six bomb threats on Dec. 12 and another on Jan. 7. He’s now charged with making a threat of terrorism and falsely reporting an act of terrorism, both punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The first calls were made to the office of state Rep. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, and specifically targeted state Rep. Cynthia Johnson, D-Detroit, and her family. On the day of the Capitol riots, pipe bombs were also discovered outside the Democratic and Republican Party offices in D.C.

Macomb County’s former Prosecutor Eric Smith is facing federal and state charges in two different investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI as well as the Michigan Attorney General’s Office are conducting investigations, charging him on different alleged crimes. In addition, federal court said he developed a scheme with Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Paul Bukowski to set up a fake consulting company contact to justify $20,000 in campaign money he stole. “It was clear it was more than misappropriation of funds it was.” said Macomb County Commissioner. Drolet along with county executive and treasurer Larry Rocca raised the alarm in 2018 over Smith’s handling of county asset forfeiture money.