Two men sentenced in Michigan voter intimidation robocall case
Two men who were charged with issuing robocalls to intimidate Detroit voters during the 2020 election have been sentenced to one year of probation.
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Two men who were charged with issuing robocalls to intimidate Detroit voters during the 2020 election have been sentenced to one year of probation.
A Holland, Michigan, man is facing charges for alleged fraud and failure to pay taxes on more than $1 million in unlicensed marijuana sales, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Michigan Attorney General's office says officials documented 30 instances of alleged overcharging at nearly 20 stores.
The guilty plea comes less than a year after the three people were charged in May 2025.
State officials say an investigation, which included reports, video from the patrol car and bodycam, and witness interviews, determined that the man was killed after he shot the trooper three times.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man was sentenced to six months' probation after pleading guilty to one count of voting in absentee and in person during the August 2024 primary election.
Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
A Marquette, Michigan, man was convicted more than 30 years after he sexually assaulted a minor, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Three people were charged with Medicaid fraud over a mileage reimbursement program, the Michigan attorney general's office said.
A U.S. district judge has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to stop the enforcement of Proposal 3, a ballot measure approved by Michigan voters in 2022 that protects abortion rights.
A Wyandotte man is facing multiple charges, including three counts of embezzlement, for allegedly stealing more than $166,000.
A Michigan court has ordered the takedown or blocking of websites that allegedly claim to be associated with the Democratic and Republican national committees.
A Northern Michigan man is accused of charges relating to failing to file taxes on a marijuana growing and distribution operation.
Three people accused of stealing an individual's identity and illegally creating a power of attorney to obtain over $570,000 from them are set to stand trial in Michigan, the Department of Attorney General said Friday.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported.
A judge sentenced a Lansing, Michigan, man to two years of probation for perjury and using a computer to commit a crime in a grant fraud scheme, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday.
A Michigan man has entered a plea on an insurance fraud investigation and agreed to forfeit his insurance license.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
State prosecutors say Bernstein allegedly submitted fraudulent annuity applications on behalf of his clients, over the age of 65, "to conceal that new annuities were being purchased with proceeds from early surrendered annuities," according to a news release.
A Michigan woman accused of stabbing her husband 14 times has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
State attorney generals across the U.S. have issued letters insisting a list of companies take action to stop illegal robocalls.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office issues a caution to be on the lookout for fraudulent college websites.
A Southfield, Michigan, woman was charged for allegedly submitting several fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications, receiving nearly $100,000.
The owners of six nursing homes in Metro Detroit agreed to a $4.5 million settlement originating from a whistleblower lawsuit.
More than a dozen people in Michigan are facing charges in state and federal court in connection with a nationwide health fraud investigation that resulted in charges against 324 individuals.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Thursday at a Detroit gas station.
Residents of Leland House in Detroit will not have to move out of their homes thanks to an agreement reached with DTE.
A food pantry in Westland is changing its safety protocols after two men were caught on camera ignoring the nonprofit's rules, making its volunteers feel unsafe.
According to the USDA, the price of farmland across the U.S. increased by about 4%, while the price in Michigan rose by about 8% from 2024 to 2025.
A man was killed, and a woman is hospitalized after a shooting at an apartment complex Thursday morning in Detroit.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
A man was shot and killed by Sterling Heights police Wednesday afternoon after he pointed a gun at officers, police said.
One of the victims in a mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, last summer is suing the retailer, alleging that the store failed to protect its customers.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Downtown Rochester, Michigan, is now fully into the holiday spirit as it held its annual Big, Bright Light Show and Lagniappe celebration Monday evening.
According to the USDA, the price of farmland across the U.S. increased by about 4%, while the price in Michigan rose by about 8% from 2024 to 2025.
The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a rule change to limit civil arrests of people with business in state and local courthouses.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The first Michigan Special Education Benchmarks Report says students with disabilities score below their peers in several areas.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the game to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
It was an ultimate shopping spree at Shed 5 at Eastern Market for 750 families who were preselected by the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Campbell played for the Lakers from 1990 to 1997 and won a title with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is now under scrutiny after a watchdog report found that he used an unsecure app to send sensitive information that could put military personnel at risk. The findings were released the same day that top military officials briefed lawmakers about a controversial strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezula.
Former NFL stars teamed up with Detroit city leaders and Amazon to ensure students stayed warm this winter.
Residents of Leland House in Detroit will not have to move out of their homes thanks to an agreement reached with DTE.
Temperatures reach the lowest point so far on Friday morning.
A food pantry in Westland is changing its safety protocols after two men were caught on camera ignoring the nonprofit's rules making its volunteers feel unsafe.