Michigan State Executive - Attorney General
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Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Attorney General
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Attorney General reflects on Obergefell ruling anniversary
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage and granted adoption rights to same-sex couples across the United States.
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Court upholds Michigan's newborn screening program as constitutional
Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of Michigan's Newborn Screening Program and the BioTrust for Health.
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Branch County man convicted of sexually assaulting minor
Yesterday, Alex New, a 55-year-old resident of Branch County, was convicted by a jury on two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
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Settlement reached on cleanup of contaminated materials near Port Huron
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached a settlement with Domtar Industries, LLC and E.B. Eddy Paper, Inc. to address PFAS contamination at the Techni-Comp, Inc. composting site near Port Huron.
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Wyandotte man charged with embezzling funds from auto transport company
Jason Garza, a 45-year-old resident of Wyandotte, has been arraigned on charges related to embezzling over $166,000 from his former employer, Montway Auto Transport.
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Detroit business owner charged in alleged Sam's Club theft ring
Yesterday, Sean Allos, a 54-year-old resident of West Bloomfield, was arraigned in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County.
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Attorney General Nessel joins lawsuit challenging termination of state federal funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
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Attorney General Nessel supports lawsuits against proposed cuts to public media funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in supporting two lawsuits initiated by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
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Attorney General challenges DOE over coal plant operation costs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a Motion to Intervene and Protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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AG Nessel seeks dismissal of DOJ suit over potential climate action
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit initiated by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Cincinnati man sentenced for involvement in Lenawee County cold-case homicide
Richardo Sepulveda, a 53-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Michael R. Olsaver in the 39th Circuit Court.
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Podcast series marks 10 years since landmark marriage equality ruling
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have released the second part of their podcast series on Pantsuits and Lawsuits.
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Court blocks Trump's bid to link transport funds with immigration enforcement
Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 19 other attorneys general, achieved a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.
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Attorney General challenges DOE over delay in closing Michigan coal plant
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a Request for Rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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Potterville man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges
Robert Lee Peters, a 40-year-old resident of Potterville, is set to face trial in the 56th Circuit Court in Eaton County.
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Attorneys general file brief supporting veterans' education benefits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
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Sandra Baxter pleads guilty in Unlock Michigan finance probe
Sandra Baxter, a 65-year-old resident of Caledonia, has entered a guilty plea for providing a false statement during the investigation into the Unlock Michigan campaign finance case.
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Chilean national sentenced for home invasions across multiple Michigan counties
Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, a 29-year-old Chilean national, has been sentenced to 10-20 years in prison by Judge Kwame Rowe of the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County.
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7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement joined by all U.S. state attorneys general
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a $7.4 billion settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.
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Attorney General Nessel addresses Minnesota lawmakers' shooting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a statement in response to the recent shootings targeting two Minnesota state legislators.