Michigan Human Services Partners With SSA To Spurn Disability Fraud
The Social Security Administration announced a partnership with the Michigan Department of Human Services in a cooperative effort to crack down on disability fraud in Michigan.
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The Social Security Administration announced a partnership with the Michigan Department of Human Services in a cooperative effort to crack down on disability fraud in Michigan.
An attorney filed suits in Oakland County Circuit court on behalf of 11 patients given unnecessary chemo by Dr. Farid Fata.
The government says the 51-year-old man attempted to influence a juror on behalf of the defendants in a $7 million fraud trial.
The former director of an Ionia funeral home is heading to jail for up to four years after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a series of fraudulent car sales to people answering ads primarily on Craigslist.
Michael Grundy will spend seven-and-a-half years in federal prison
A civil complaint says the former Detroit Public Schools administrator inputted false pre-test scores, created fake individualized learning plans and forged signatures from parents.
Attorneys for Dr. Farid Fata say publicity about the case has poisoned the jury pool.
A U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman said Diane Hathaway became eligible for home confinement Thursday.
The mother and daughter team set up a sham company and ran orders through it for books and supplies that the Detroit schools never received.
Dr. David Borlas said he spent six or seven hours on the phone, sorting it all out.
A Troy priest and his parish administrator were charged Wednesday with fraud and conspiracy in a scheme to steal nearly $700,000 from their church.
The government filed a lawsuit in Detroit federal court Monday to seize the Rev. Edward Belczak's condo in Wellington, Florida.
Larry Fields admits that he and others took bar code stickers off items and placed them on goods that typically cost much more.
A Michigan woman who pleaded no contest to pulling off a cancer scam has been sentenced to one year in jail that will be served at the same time as another prison sentence.
"Basically they gave us free rein to take whatever was of any value ..."
A judge has accepted a new plea deal from a Detroit-area financial manager who helped the government prosecute his partner in a real estate scheme that ended with nearly $50 million in losses.
A Farmington Hills man was swindled out of nearly four-thousand dollars by someone claiming to be with the IRS.
A woman who for years claimed she had end-stage cancer pleaded no contest to fraud in a scheme that had brought her widespread sympathy and financial support.
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus says thieves stole some of its customers' payment card information ...
Eleven people, many from Metro Detroit, have been charged with Medicaid abuse, to the tune of $60,000.
A jury found Sandra Campbell guilty of conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and tax charges.
The jury took less than 30 minutes to convict Sara Ylen of falsely accusing two men of rape.
The charges just keep piling up for the Oakland County cancer doctor accused of giving chemotherapy to patients who didn't need it.
"I'm just baffled. Is she the biggest con artist in the state of Michigan or the victim?"
Officials across the country have criticized GoFundMe for creating unauthorized financial donation pages for charities and organizations.
Prosecutors allege that the man struck a dog with a leash three times and hit the dog in the face about six times.
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.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
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.
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.
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.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
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.
Officials across the country have criticized GoFundMe for creating unauthorized financial donation pages for charities and organizations.
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.
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.
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.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
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.
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.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
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?
Michigan House Republicans want to eliminate requirements for concealed pistols.
Temperatures continue to warm today and we'll even see some sunshine, too. However, a chance of rain begins tonight. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we'll see rain and a chance of thunderstorms!
A Detroit man has been charged under Michigan's safe storage law after his 6-year-old daughter accidentally shot herself with an unsecured gun in a home.
A Detroit father has been charged after prosecutors say he abandoned his 1-year-old child in a vehicle that was impounded.
A 42-inch water main replacement is near completion along 14 Mile Road in Novi.