Feds Want $44.5M In Restitution In Bravata Case
Federal prosecutors want a Detroit-area investment manager and his son to pay $44.5 million in restitution for a real-estate scheme that crashed during the recession.
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Federal prosecutors want a Detroit-area investment manager and his son to pay $44.5 million in restitution for a real-estate scheme that crashed during the recession.
Timmica Morton allegedly made fake auto insurance policies for over 300 drivers before she was caught.
An Oakland County doctor accused of intentionally misdiagnosing patients and ordering unnecessary treatments will remain in jail until trial.
The judge said the legal notices could poison the pool of potential jurors against Dr. Farid Fata.
Dr. Sandra Schiff of West Bloomfield is among those accused of forging patient records and falsifying reports.
Federal agents say several people are facing fraud charges after a raid at Detroit's Eastern Market yielded a handful of arrests over illegal use of Michigan's Bridge Card.
Two conferences are coming to metro Detroit next week to help prevent theft and fraud against senior citizens.
A man accused of bilking investment clients out of more than $1M will spend years in federal prison.
More charges today for a Detroit area doctor accused of giving chemotherapy to patients who didn't need it.
Several law enforcement agencies have surrounded Eastern Market in Detroit.
An oncologist accused of intentionally misdiagnosing patients has now been indicted by a grand jury.
"This is one of the highest bonds I've ever seen in any case," said WWJ Legal Analyst Charlie Langton.
The Macomb County Sheriff warns residents about a scamming technique called "spoofing."
Prosecutors want a judge to set a $9M bond in the case of a cancer specialist accused of intentionally misdiagnosing patients.
An Oakland County cancer specialist accused of intentionally misdiagnosing patients will stay in jail at least until Tuesday.
He's accused of giving unnecessary treatments for cancer — but a local doctor won't stay behind bars ahead of his trial.
A former Detroit Public Schools accountant and her daughter, a DPS teacher, have been convicted of fraud and money laundering.
A Michigan woman who gained deep sympathy and financial help in her community by claiming to have cancer was ordered to stand trial Friday on fraud and five other charges.
Authorities say two Oakland County men were arrested after they allegedly threatened to assault another man who sold them a Bridge Card with no money loaded on it.
Two Detroit area doctors have been charged with the illegal distribution of prescription drugs and health care fraud, according to a 68-count superseding indictment unsealed this week.
A federal judge has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison and ordered him to make $2M in restitution for defrauding the families of inmates
Kevyn Orr has ordered a fraud and corruption investigation into the police and fire pension fund and general employee pension fund.
A Port Huron-area woman charged with making a false report of rape and tampering with evidence was ordered to stand trial Tuesday after a doctor said her purported bruises faded after he wiped them with gauze.
"I stand before you a broken person," said former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway.
The state says 62 former workers at a Vlasic pickle factory have pleaded guilty and will make $960,000 in restitution for fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits.
For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says about 85% of the work has been completed.
EverGreene Pet Cremations in Westland is preparing for the debut of what the facility is touting as the nation's first fully-electric pet cremation system.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
The Pontiac School District said a teacher "no longer works for the district" in the aftermath of a video that appeared to show a verbal confrontation with a student.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.
For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says about 85% of the work has been completed.
A woman has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against a Michigan business, saying that her "petite" size was a factor in refusing her an employment application.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
A network of satellites supported 300 rescues across the U.S. and its surrounding waters in 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
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.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Showers arrive tonight with heavier rain expected in the afternoon on Thursday.
A frozen food manufacturer is expanding an earlier recall of frozen food sold at Trader Joe's over potential glass contamination.
A popular coffee shop in Royal Oak is closing its doors for good this week. For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
Repairs continue in Novi after a massive water main break last September impacted homes, schools, and businesses several months ago.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.