Man wrongly convicted of killing 2 hunters in 1990 agrees to $5.25M settlement
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
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A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
Michael Lopez is standing trial on charges relating to the death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said during 2024. Closing arguments are expected to start on Tuesday.
Wednesday was the first full day of witness testimony, including from an assistant medical examiner and state police investigators.
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.
A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
While Radcliff's case was already bound over to trial, attorneys agreed to postpone it from starting on March 9, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
Two suspects who were accused of posing as DTE workers and killing a Rochester Hills man last year were found guilty of murder on Friday.
More than half a dozen new witnesses took the stand in Oakland County court on Thursday for the murder trials against two people accused of posing as DTE workers, killing a Rochester Hills man.
Wednesday was Day 2 of the trial involving two men who allegedly posed as DTE workers to gain entry into a Rochester Hills, Michigan, home where the homeowner was found dead by police.
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second trial.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Marshella Chidester was found guilty of all charges she faced after the 2024 crash into a child's birthday party.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what to know.
Former Grand Rapids police Officer Christopher Schurr is on trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant who was shot and killed by the officer three years ago.
A jury has convicted a Richfield Township, Michigan man of five felony charges related to child pornography, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.
A woman on trial for the deadly Swan Boat Club crash last April in Monroe County, Michigan, has been found guilty on all charges.
After two days of testimonies from investigators, witnesses and the mother of the two children killed, the prosecution rested its case on the third day of the trial against Marshella Chidester.
Mariah Dodd took the stand on Tuesday and testified about the moments after the April 20, 2024, crash.
On the first day of the trial against Marshella Chidester, jurors heard opening statements and testimonies, including witnesses who were at the boat club when the crash happened.
Investigators believe the victim was targeted because he owned a jewelry store in Hamtramck.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will invoke 24-hour security at the former Cooley High School after a weekend vandalism incident.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating a gunfight that left two men injured Saturday evening at a repast on the city's east side.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating a gunfight that left two men injured Saturday evening at a repast on the city's east side.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will invoke 24-hour security at the former Cooley High School after a weekend vandalism incident.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal showed some rust in his start Saturday, his first in the majors since April 29, and that was to be expected.
Mother Nature wreaked havoc on Travis Kelce's scheduled first pitch before Sunday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit City FC is asking for the public's help in finding its mascot costume after the professional soccer club said it was stolen in a car break-in on Friday night.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
A Detroit city council meeting on Monday includes a public hearing on a proposed early curfew for juveniles on Detroit's fireworks night.
CBS News Detroit learned the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge could be a business boom, especially in Detroit. Shooshan Danagoulian, associate professor of economics at Wayne State University, explains the potential impact.
Detroit Police are seeking information as to who stole a construction machine, then used it to try to break into a CVS Pharmacy near Vernor Highway and Campbell Street.
About 450 Corvettes lined up on Belle Isle to depict an American flag in honor of Flag Day.
Happy Monday Family! Looking at partly sunny skies to start the day, then becoming mostly cloudy high 73°. Seasonally cool temperatures persist this week, showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast Tuesday afternoon and evening. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast again Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Heavy rainfall is possible which may lead to some localized flooding, especially in urban areas.