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The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Tuesday it was unethical for a judge and the prosecutor to have off-the-record discussions during a trial, but the misconduct was not enough to order a new trial. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A new state report on Michigan’s court system is highlighting how its approach to juvenile justice changed in 2023. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.
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Defendants sentenced to life-without-parole for crimes committed as teenagers have a chance at freedom under U.S. Supreme Court decisions. But they can be ordered to pay restitution as part of any resentencing under a decision Monday from the Michigan Supreme Court. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Organizers are pushing state lawmakers to pass various criminal justice reform bills. Activists met in Lansing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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A Republican state lawmaker remains in jail following his arrest early Thursday for “a felony-level offense.” We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Ypsilanti City Council has narrowly rejected a resolution that would have set arrests for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia as the lowest level priority for the police department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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An Ann Arbor woman has been arraigned for COVID-related fraud. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their sentences under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.
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Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were in court Thursday to plead not guilty to embezzlement and conspiracy charges. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Michigan House of Representatives voted Wednesday to outlaw the possession of tools designed to break into a car with the intent of stealing it. Colin Jackson has more.