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Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Attorney General
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Inmate charged with terrorism threat against Michigan governor
Jihaad Ahmad, a 36-year-old inmate in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday at Lansing's 54-A District Court.
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Bellaire man receives lengthy sentence for sexual assault
Today, John Hendrickson, a 59-year-old resident of Bellaire, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 17 to 40 years for the repeated sexual assault of a minor relative.
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States reach settlements with Heritage and Apotex over drug price inflation allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 50 states and territories, has announced cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
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Former police sergeant convicted for off-duty ethnic intimidation incident
A Wayne County jury has convicted former Westland Police Sergeant Kevin Yudt of ethnic intimidation and assault.
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Michigan AG sues paper company over alleged PFAS contamination
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC and White Pigeon Mills, LLC for alleged PFAS contamination in the White Pigeon River and surrounding areas.
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Attorneys general call for federal action on price gouging
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with 16 other attorneys general to urge Congress to enact federal legislation against price gouging.
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Ontonagon man sentenced for embezzling funds from elderly woman
Richard Filbey, a 62-year-old resident of Ontonagon, has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while serving as her power of attorney.
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FORCE team hosts White House advisor to discuss organized retail crime solutions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside law enforcement officials and representatives from major Michigan retailers, welcomed White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden to the FORCE Team headquarters.
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Michigan AG responds to Washtenaw County non-citizen voting allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has addressed the recent charges related to a non-citizen allegedly voting in the 2024 election.
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Coalition urges court to maintain access to emergency abortion care in Idaho
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 23 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The coalition seeks to uphold a district court's preliminary injunction against Idaho's abortion ban, which lacks provisions for emergency abortion care. The group argues that denying such care violates federal law and poses significant health risks to patients while potentially burdening healthcare systems in Idaho and nearby states.
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Attorney General sues OptumRX & ExpressScripts over alleged role in Michigan's opioid crisis
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressScripts, accusing them of contributing to the opioid crisis in Michigan. The lawsuit was filed at the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County and alleges that these companies colluded with opioid manufacturers to secure favorable formulary placements in exchange for financial incentives.
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Grosse Pointe Woods COO charged with embezzling over $350K
Ishpinder Sahni, a 31-year-old resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been arraigned in the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of over $350,000 from his employer. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Federal court dismisses RNC lawsuit over Michigan voter registry
Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee (RNC) challenging Michigan's voter registration database. Judge Jane Beckering granted the motion to dismiss presented by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, stating that the RNC lacked standing and that their claims were without merit.
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Attorney General Nessel appoints Brad A. Brelinski as Jackson County public administrator
Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointment of Brad A. Brelinski as the new Jackson County Public Administrator.
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Court dismisses GOP lawsuit challenging military voter rights in Michigan
Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Claims dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Republican Party, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Chesterfield Township Clerk Cindy Berry. The lawsuit challenged the voting rights of military and overseas voters. Attorney General Dana Nessel's motion to dismiss was granted against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater.
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Michigan AG warns telecom company over suspected illegal robocall traffic
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in collaboration with 50 other state attorneys general, has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development, LLC. The company, also known as iDentidad Telecom, is accused of transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic. "More than just an annoyance, illegal robocalls can result in scams that hurt Michigan residents," said Nessel. She emphasized the importance of holding businesses accountable for their role in these activities.
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Michigan AG sues man for alleged scam political websites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Donald Peltier from South Hadley, Massachusetts. The lawsuit accuses Peltier of operating fraudulent websites that purported to be affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties. These sites, named “democraticnationalcommittee.co,” “maf.democrat,” and “republicannationalcommittee.org,” allegedly solicited donations under false pretenses.
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St. Clair Shores woman faces trial over alleged double voting
Stacey Kramer, a resident of St. Clair Shores, is set to face trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court on charges related to alleged double voting during the August 2024 Primary Election. Kramer, aged 56, is accused of both voting absentee and in-person, leading to two counts: Voting Absentee and In-Person, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and Offering to Vote More than Once, with a maximum penalty of four years.
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Former ATF analyst sentenced for PPP loan fraud
Tiesha Johnson, a former analyst for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was sentenced in Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court to an eleven-month delayed sentence. This sentencing follows her no-contest plea to three counts of False Pretenses involving fraudulent acquisition of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the decision.
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Attorney General Nessel provides guidance for Michigan law enforcement ahead of elections
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a letter to law enforcement agencies across the state, providing guidance on election laws for Election Day and early voting periods. This initiative aims to prepare officers to protect voters' rights during the election process.