Michigan Senate passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense
A bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court was passed Thursday by the state Senate.
A bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court was passed Thursday by the state Senate.
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
A state investigator said he considers ex-President Donald Trump to be an uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to overturn the presidential election in Michigan.
State prosecutors charged former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (and his wife) with several financial crimes on Tuesday.
A newly formed state office from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is set to help make for safer neighborhoods across Michigan.
Bills that passed the state Senate would change the laws surrounding hate crimes, expanding the definition from “ethnic intimidation” to “a hate crime."
The father of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Thursday, a second conviction against the teen’s parents who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his mental turmoil.
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
A Flint man was charged Tuesday under the state's new law requiring safe storage of guns after his 2-year-old daughter shot herself with his revolver the day after the law took effect.
Attorney General Dana Nessel says Michiganders should be on the lookout for missing mail and suspicious bank withdrawals. MICHIGAN—Did you know almost one-third of Americans have been a victim of identity theft? In fact, the Federal Trade Commission received more...