State Senator Virgil Smith Takes Plea Deal, Agrees To Resign In Domestic Assault Case
Smith was arrested last Spring at his Detroit home after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Smith was arrested last Spring at his Detroit home after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.
Victims' rights advocates say Michigan lags behind some other states when it comes to laws meant to keep guns from domestic abusers.
Along with felonious assault and domestic violence assault and battery, Virgil Smith is also charged with felony firearm and malicious destruction of personal property.
Authorities say a mother was accidentally killed by her son when an argument broke out at the family's home on Detroit's west side.
A man who prosecutors say killed his wife during a marathon argument over infidelity and talks of divorce has been convicted of second-degree murder in her 2014 stabbing death.
A 27-year-old man accused of assaulting his girlfriend was taken into custody following a police chase along I-75 after deputies ran into him while responding to the crime scene.
The judge said the accused didn't intend to kill the woman, although the victim was cut across the chest and her bedroom was set on fire.
Police say they found items at the home with "blood all over" that might indicate the woman was hit with some sort of weapon.
A 26-year-old Detroit man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a double shooting that took place in front of his 5-year-old son.
The 35-year-old Smith is accused of firing as many as ten shots at ex-wife's parked Mercedes-Benz.
A hearing for State Senator Virgil Smith, who is facing charges of domestic violence and assault, has been postponed until later this month.
Police have a man in custody who, according to reports, killed his wife in front of their two young children.
A judge on Thursday dismissed domestic violence charges against Ray Rice, who was captured by a surveillance camera knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a hotel elevator last year.
Michigan House Bill 4478 would allow the person applying for a Personal Protection Order to include his or her pets.
The leader of the Michigan Senate says a senator facing criminal charges should give "serious consideration" to whether or not he can still serve his constituents.
Domestic violence is nothing to joke about.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she later died. Neighbors say the husband had a bad temper and police have been called to the home before.
Authorities say Rakowski was stabbed more than a dozen times and her daughter once.
Reports state that the incident began when Jason Dale was driven home from a bar by the victim.
Authorities say an argument between lovers ended with a man stabbed to death and a woman in police custody.
The University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University are currently under federal investigation for their handling of sexual violence reports.
A maintenance man was changing the locks when the ex-boyfriend showed up with a gun, according to police.
Two members of Congress have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to clarify whether teams can lose draft picks if they do not properly address domestic violence.
Police arrived at the home after receiving a 911 call from a man who was threatening to take his life.
Gun control and anti-domestic violence advocates are urging the governor to take action on new legislation.
A University of Michigan program showcases prison art and highlights how creativity helps people survive incarceration and rebuild their lives.
The company says there was a mix-up between diesel and regular gasoline. The error has caused many customers a trip to nearby auto shops.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its three employees continues heading to trial.
It's a flavor so iconic that it's even made its way out of the glass at one bar that has celebrated its release since the beginning.
Slotkin was in Detroit on Monday for a roundtable hosted by the James Beard Foundation.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
A University of Michigan program showcases prison art and highlights how creativity helps people survive incarceration and rebuild their lives.
The company says there was a mix-up between diesel and regular gasoline. The error has caused many customers a trip to nearby auto shops.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Drivers who fueled up last week at the Meijer Express gas station off South Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township may be impacted by a serious mistake.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its employees continues heading to trial.
The long winter wait is over as one of Michigan's most recognizable beers is back. Bell's Oberon makes its seasonal return, which always comes with some Oberon Day celebrations across the state.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin is raising concerns about how extreme weather and federal funding cuts are pushing up costs for Michigan farmers and ultimately for restaurants and consumers across the state.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.