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Recent News About Michigan Attorney General
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Coalition challenges Trump's dismissal of labor board member
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Michigan Attorney General highlights top consumer complaints in 2024
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has shared insights into the work of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team and the top consumer complaints of 2024.
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Attorneys general launch podcast exploring legal issues
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have announced the launch of a new podcast titled "Pantsuits and Lawsuits."
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Three face trial for roles in Southeast Michigan auto theft ring
Three individuals are set to face trial for their alleged involvement in a criminal auto theft ring in Southeast Michigan.
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North Carolina man faces trial for alleged cold-case assault at fraternity house
Last week, Dustin Thomas, a 35-year-old resident of Cameron, North Carolina, was ordered to stand trial in the 9th Circuit Court on a charge of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
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MPSC introduces incentive system for utility reliability; AG Nessel supports
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a new system designed to enhance the reliability of electrical services provided by the state's two largest utility companies, DTE and Consumers Energy.
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Chippewa County man faces court after extradition on sexual assault charges
Aaron Jarrett, 36, was arraigned in the 91st District Court in Sault Ste.
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Former peer center director charged with embezzling funds
Tanya Hobson, a former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center, has been charged with embezzlement.
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Detroit woman faces embezzlement charges involving retirement system funds
Evette Byrd, a 52-year-old Detroit resident, was arraigned in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on charges of embezzling over $400,000 from the Retirement System City of Detroit (RSCD).
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Coalition urges Congress to address rise in organized retail crime
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories, urging Congress to address the growing issue of organized retail crime.
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Attorneys general urge Supreme Court to uphold ACA's preventive health care provision
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Michigan AG urges early tax filing amid scam concerns
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising residents to file their taxes early to prevent tax-related identity theft.
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Union City man sentenced up to 20 years for embezzling family trust funds
David White, a 68-year-old resident of Union City, was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison by Judge Martha Anderson in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County.
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Flint water crisis: Veolia settles for $53 million with affected residents
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $53 million civil settlement with Veolia North America.
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Coalition supports CFPB against efforts to halt its operations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 23 attorneys general to ensure the continued operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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Coalition opposes efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to oppose efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk aimed at defunding and disbanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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Nessel joins effort defending Pennsylvania's concealed carry age restriction
Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reconsider its opinion on a Pennsylvania law.
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Attorney General challenges parole grant for convicted murderer Marcos Garcia Rayos
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action to challenge the parole of Marcos Garcia Rayos, who is currently held at the Saginaw Correctional Facility in Freeland.
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Attorney General Nessel joins call for FDA action on counterfeit weight loss drugs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 38 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against counterfeit producers of weight loss and diabetes drugs, including Mounjaro, Zepbound,...
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Attorney General Nessel issues consumer alert on recognizing hacked email accounts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert aimed at helping residents recognize and respond to hacked email accounts.