News Summary Chengxuan Han, a 28-year-old Chinese Ph.D. student, has pleaded no contest to charges involving the smuggling of biological materials into the U.S. Han was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after sending four packages from China, allegedly containing materials for a lab at the University of Michigan. Following a
News Summary LingLong Wei, a former graduate student at Michigan State University (MSU), has filed a $100 million lawsuit alleging that hazardous pesticide exposure during her studies led to her thyroid cancer diagnosis. Wei claims she was exposed to harmful chemicals without proper training or protective gear and faced dismissal
News Summary The Michigan State Police are investigating embezzlement by a former Village of Elsie employee. Amid budget cuts, the village halts funding for the volunteer fire department and faces significant financial challenges, including a deficit of approximately $36,000. Cost-saving measures threaten emergency services and necessitate negotiations over fire station
News Summary Mark Craft, a 39-year-old from Mancelona, Michigan, faces four counts of writing non-sufficient fund checks totaling $19,000 for the purchase of cattle. The Michigan State Police initiated an investigation in May 2025 after checks were returned due to insufficient funds. Craft’s next court appearance is scheduled for September
News Summary Dr. William J. Murdoch, a family practice physician from Franklin, Michigan, was arrested for soliciting sexual conduct with a minor. The U.S. Marshals apprehended him following an undercover investigation by the ICAC unit, where he communicated explicit intentions to engage with a 5-year-old girl. This alarming case has
News Summary Dr. William J. Murdoch is facing extradition to Florida on charges of soliciting sexual conduct involving a child after an undercover investigation revealed alarming online interactions. The investigation, led by the Port St. Lucie Police Department, uncovered disturbing messages and a troubling pattern of searches related to child
News Summary A 25-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, was sentenced to two years of probation after submitting fraudulent grant applications to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Leslie Buck pled guilty to multiple counts of perjury and using a computer to commit a crime, related to the ‘Growing MI Business’ grant
News Summary On July 31, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against strict limitations in employment contracts related to civil rights claims, allowing challenges based on reasonableness. This ruling arose from a case involving wrongful termination where previous court decisions upheld a 180-day limit for legal action. Employers must now
News Summary Claire’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time since 2018, planning to close 291 stores, including 11 in Michigan, amid increasing competition and economic pressures. The company aims to realign its operations with market demands as it seeks potential buyers for remaining locations. The retail
News Summary In a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court has determined that the smell of marijuana alone does not constitute probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle. This decision overturns a 25-year precedent and reflects the evolving legal context surrounding marijuana use in the state since its
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