Report: Detroit Model In Effort To Clear Rape Kit Backlog
Chronic understaffing and police attitudes toward victims contributed to thousands of rape kits going untested for years in Detroit ...
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Chronic understaffing and police attitudes toward victims contributed to thousands of rape kits going untested for years in Detroit ...
Detroit police are hoping the public can help identify a man who attacked an innocent woman on the city's northwest side.
Students received an email with reminders about the sexual assault and what to do if they are in that type of situation.
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a man who authorities earlier said raped and tried to strangle a 10-year-old girl in Eaton County in March 2014.
Michigan's prison system is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging that guards and other workers failed to prevent the sexual assault of male teen inmates who were locked up with adults.
Prosecutors say she sent 1,000 text messages declaring her love for the boy to him and her friends.
The incidents allegedly occurred in 1962, 1968 and 1985.
Wyoming authorities are asking Michigan to extradite a 94-year-old man accused of sexual assaults dating back to the 1960s.
The woman told police she accepted a ride from the man after her ex-boyfriend left the bar without her.
Police say 33-year-old Andre Haynes approached the 21-year-old at Gratiot and Conner where he assaulted her and forced her into his car at gunpoint.
The teen testified in January that he had sex with Raymo at least a half-dozen times at the middle school and at the boy's home during the 2012-13 school year.
A man suspected of sexually assaulting a teen-aged girl in a Wal-Mart store in Sterling Heights is expected in court Monday.
A retired Flint police sergeant has been charged with sexually assaulting children when he was on duty in the late 1990s.
The law is a result of the 2009 discovery of more than 11,000 untested sexual assault kits recovered from a Detroit police storage facility.
Police say the suspect allegedly attempted to rob the victim when she was leaving a bingo game at Sacred Heart Church in Roseville in 1998.
U of M and MSU find themselves on a dubious list... 54 American colleges and universities currently under investigation over their handling of sexual assaults on campus.
Police say a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger who provided help after her car ran out of gas in the middle of the night.
An attorney has confirmed that a sexual assault complaint has been filed against Detroit Tigers pitcher Evan Reed.
Two young men have been arraigned on sexual assault charges in a case that could possibly be connected with a fire that completely destroyed an apartment building on the city's west side.
The 10-year-old girl's parents told investigators they were awakened early Saturday at their home near Charlotte by her screaming.
Details of the investigation are not being released, but reportedly will center around whether MSU's process for handling sexual assaults follow federal guidelines.
The officers were at the home conducting a follow-up investigation related to the assault case when gunfire broke out.
A suspected dangerous predator is in custody in a case that stunned Detroiters and people across the country.
Oakland County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man wanted for going into a house and sexually assaulting a mother and three young girls.
Detroit police are asking the public to help them catch two men connected to a robbery involving the sexual assault of woman on the city's east side.
Thursday was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and on Saturday, a nationwide organization made sure to honor that anniversary by increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education in Metro Detroit and across the U.S.
Sunday will be filled with more sunshine and, thankfully, less humidity in Southeast Michigan. However, chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the day and on Monday.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a sedan while crossing a roadway in Gaines Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A 35-year-old man is injured after the motorcycle he was operating collided with a vehicle in the Village of Dundee, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect for part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood Saturday evening after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children, according to police.
Sunday will be filled with more sunshine and, thankfully, less humidity in Southeast Michigan. However, chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the day and on Monday.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and on Saturday, a nationwide organization made sure to honor that anniversary by increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education in Metro Detroit and across the U.S.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a sedan while crossing a roadway in Gaines Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Over 60 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, an organization is still working to protect and strengthen the right to vote. On Saturday, the League of Women Voters focused on voter engagement, turnout and education. Heath Kalb shows why the organization chose Detroit to be part of a nationwide event.
Part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood was under a shelter-in-place order on Saturday night after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children before going into an area home, according to police. Julia Avant reports.
Parts of southern and Southeast Michigan could see severe weather on Sunday and Monday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Karen Carter.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of starting fires at multiple homes and stealing from the fire station he worked at on the city's west side. Julia Avant shares some of the charges he faces and what his ex-colleagues said about him.
It was a close call for a Michigan State Police trooper who was almost hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver in Roscommon Township.