February Trial Set In 'Backpage Muder' Case
A trial will start next year for a metro Detroit man accused of killing four women after meeting them through online escort ads in 2011.
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A trial will start next year for a metro Detroit man accused of killing four women after meeting them through online escort ads in 2011.
A convicted hit man will have the opportunity to testify and possibly clear a young man in a quadruple-killing at a Detroit drug house.
"You have to admit this is a bizarre case," Judge Christopher Murray said.
A Clinton Township grandma who was convicted of murder during a fourth trial will spend the rest of her life in jail.
A 63-year-old grandmother who stood trial three earlier times in the bathtub drowning of her 4-year-old grandson has been convicted of first-degree murder in her fourth trial.
Jurors on Tuesday entered the courtroom for the first time to ask a question during deliberations in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Jurors returned to work in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick -- but not for long.
"If Kwame Kilpatrick was white and his name was Kent Masters Kensington, he would not be on trial," said Daniel Ferguson -- Kilpatrick's brother-in-law and Bobby Ferguson's cousin.
Bernard Kilpatrick wasn't an extortionist but a sharp-elbowed consultant who did legitimate work for people who wanted business with the city, his attorney said during final arguments.
Macomb County prosecutors have altered the charges against a woman whose three previous trials in the drowning death of her 4-year-old grandson ended without resolution.
On day 49 of the trial last Monday one of the government's star witnesses took the stand.
City contractor Johnson Akinwusi wrapped up his testimony saying he paid nearly $5K for suits the incoming mayor had in layaway.
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of killing his father with a baseball bat and seriously injuring his mother and brother, is expected to take the stand Thursday.
A nasty fall by defense attorney Susan Van Dusen on Monday tripped up the trial this week and caused federal prosecutors to re-direct their focus on new allegation not detailed in the 100 page indictment.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has a full day of court appearances on his planner.
A March trial has been scheduled for a 74-year-old West Bloomfield woman charged in the shooting death of her 17-year-old grandson.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick must meet with Judge Groner to discuss restitution and sales of his book.
Karl Kado was put under a rigorous cross-examination Tuesday, one day after telling jurors that he passed cash to then-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father, Bernard Kilpatrick.
Two people in the Upper Peninsula who were convicted of trying to extort money from actor John Stamos are blaming their lawyers.
At a hearing in Washington, the justices appeared inclined to rule that criminal defendants like Lamar Evans can't be retried, even if the acquittal is based on legal errors.
A disgraced, former Michigan police officer was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for the strangulation death of his pregnant girlfriend that was intended to appear as a suicide.
The former head of Detroit's water department has pleaded guilty, six weeks into a corruption trial that also involves ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
An 18-year-old Troy man who was acquitted on charges of carrying a loaded rifle through downtown Birmingham is now suing the city.
A jury has convicted a 37-year-old suspended police officer of first-degree murder in the extension cord strangulation of a woman eight months pregnant with his son.
A Detroit-area man says he was granted immunity to help authorities in a case involving election petitions submitted by former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's campaign.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Early voting for the August 2026 primary election in Michigan started on Saturday. To mark the first day, the Detroit Department of Elections hosted a Get Out to Vote event, where voters said they loved being able to take advantage of short lines and cast their ballots.
Berlin police said they were searching for possible suspects after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday.
A Lapeer County fire chief says smoke alarms inside a Mayfield Township, Michigan, home "made a difference" in a garage blaze Friday morning by providing residents with an early warning.
A teenager is dead and another is critically hurt after an all-terrain vehicle they were riding crashed into the side of an SUV in Summerfield Township, Michigan, early Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
While Canada held its own event to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, two workers who helped build the bridge recount the work behind the project.
A 65-year-old man is dead and two women are seriously injured after a head-on crash in Oakland Township, Michigan, on Friday morning.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, officials said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
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.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
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.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the U.S., the Pentagon on Saturday announced no new attacks overnight, despite Iran claiming responsibility for retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases and assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Olivia Gazis reports on the conflict and President Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
On Saturday, Voters in Detroit got their first chance to cast their ballots early. Jordan Burrows speaks with voters about the issues and races they'll decide on Aug. 4.
Chances for showers and storms both days
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, according to officials.
On June 24, 2026, the city of Detroit celebrated its 325th birthday.