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Attorney General Nessel opposes new DTE Electric rate hike proposal
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her intervention in DTE Electric's latest rate case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The utility company is seeking an annual increase of over $450 million, which would take effect in January 2025 if approved. This request follows a recent rate hike of $368 million, impacting residential customers by at least $100 annually. In total, DTE aims to raise its rates by more than $800 million within 13 months.
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Attorney General Nessel seeks stricter penalties for Texas man violating robocall bans
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take stricter measures against John Caldwell Spiller II for violating permanent bans on robocalls and telemarketing. This action follows a judgment from March 2023, which involved seven other state attorneys general who were part of the original case against Spiller. The lawsuit accused him of directing billions of illegal robocalls nationwide, with Michigan alone receiving over 42 million in 2019.
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Former brewery owner pleads guilty to financial misconduct
Aaron Morse, the former owner of Dark Horse Brewery in Marshall, Michigan, has pled guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise. The plea was entered in the 37th Circuit Court in Calhoun County and involves charges related to withholding employee retirement contributions and healthcare premiums for personal use. This offense is classified as a 20-year felony.
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AG Nessel launches website for opioid settlement information
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched a new website to provide information on opioid settlement distributions. The site aims to assist residents and local governments by offering resources for addiction help, links to settlement documents, an opioid settlement payment estimator, and connections to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for state grants.
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Lansing man charged for operating alleged retail crime ring targeting home improvement stores
Eric Tanner, a Lansing resident, has been charged with multiple counts of organized retail crime and conducting a criminal enterprise. The charges were announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel following Tanner's arraignment in Eaton County's 56A District Court.
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AG Nessel warns against post-storm scams amid severe weather forecasts
In anticipation of severe weather conditions forecasted to impact the Midwest, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued alerts on disaster-related scams and government imposters. The alerts aim to caution residents about potential scams that often follow storms.
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Attorney General Nessel joins coalition defending federal firearm restrictions for felons
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 22 other attorneys general to defend a federal law barring felons from owning firearms. The coalition, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, submitted an amicus brief in the case of U.S. v Prince, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that deemed the law unconstitutional.
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US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with 16 state and district Attorneys General, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has initiated a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit accuses the tech giant of monopolizing smartphone markets, allegedly violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
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Niles couple pleads guilty to defrauding Medicaid through counseling practice
A couple from Niles, Michigan, has admitted to charges of Medicaid fraud in a case involving their counseling practice. Gregory Barney and his wife, Jacquelyn Barney, pled guilty to two counts each of Medicaid Fraud – False Claim in the Ingham County Circuit Court. The charges are classified as four-year felonies. As part of their plea agreement, the Barneys will pay over $48,000 in restitution to the Medicaid program.
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Attorney General Nessel issues alert on real estate scams targeting renters and buyers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert to educate renters and homebuyers on avoiding real estate scams. The alert, titled "Real Estate Scams – How to Avoid Being Taken in by Fake Listings," responds to recent reports of fraudulent property listings.
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AG Nessel critiques DTE Electric’s $9 billion distribution plan
Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regarding DTE Electric's proposed 5-year distribution plan. This plan outlines a $9 billion investment aimed at enhancing electric reliability and preparing for increased electrification.
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Attorney General seeks return of Line 5 lawsuit to Michigan courts
Today, the Department of Attorney General presented oral arguments before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. The case in question, Nessel v. Enbridge, concerns whether litigation should proceed in a Michigan state court or remain in federal court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advocating for the case to return to state court.
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AG Nessel joins multistate effort supporting EPA's methane regulation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Oil and Gas Methane Rule. The coalition filed a motion to intervene in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, backing the State of California and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This rule is currently contested by 26 states, led by Texas and Oklahoma, which seek to overturn it.
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Two Florida men charged with larceny across multiple Michigan counties
The Midland County Prosecutor's Office, in collaboration with the Department of Attorney General, has brought charges against Rafael Rodriguez and Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas from Florida. The two men face accusations of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise (CCE) and six counts of Larceny in a Building, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Michigan AG moves to dismiss lawsuit against state’s reproductive rights amendment
Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion to dismiss an amended lawsuit challenging the state's right to reproductive freedom. The lawsuit, initiated by anti-abortion groups including Right to Life of Michigan and Republican lawmakers, aims to overturn the protections established under Proposal 3 in the state constitution.
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DeWitt priest sentenced for embezzling funds from retired clergy
Today, David Rosenberg, a 72-year-old resident of DeWitt, was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison by Judge Cori Barkman at the 29th Circuit Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the sentence following Rosenberg's conviction last month by a Clinton County jury on eight felony counts related to embezzlement from retired priests.
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Court denies Raulie Casteel's appeal over I-96 shooting spree convictions
This week, the Michigan Court of Appeals denied Raulie Casteel's application for leave to appeal, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Casteel, 54, is currently serving a sentence of up to 40 years at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. His conviction stems from a series of random shootings along Interstate 96 in 2012 across several counties.
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Former caregiver faces felony charges over medication theft
A former caregiver from Reed City Fields, an assisted living facility in Osceola County, has been charged with medication theft. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Walter Herrington III, 43, of Scottville, faces one count each of Larceny in a Building and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The charges are linked to the alleged theft and possession of Lorazepam (Ativan), prescribed to a deceased resident at the facility. Both charges are felonies.
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Six face trial over alleged auto insurance fraud scheme targeting accident victims
Five individuals from Michigan and one from New Jersey are set to face trial in the 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County. They are accused of orchestrating an auto insurance fraud scheme that targeted residents involved in car accidents. This announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Anita Fox, Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).
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AG Dana Nessel: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’
State Attorney General Dana Nessel (D-Michigan) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).