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Detroit and Warren Police Face Warrantless-Entry Lawsuits
Two Michigan families filed federal civil-rights lawsuits alleging warrantless home entries and excessive force by Detroit and Warren police.
Qualified Immunity in Michigan Civil Rights Cases Explained
Qualified immunity can affect Michigan civil-rights cases, but it does not automatically bar every police misconduct or Section 1983 claim.
Mount Clemens Youth Treatment Center Faces Safety Crisis
Michigan's Youth Treatment Center in Mount Clemens faces assault reports, riot charges, a whistleblower firing, and a pending MIOSHA investigation.
Water Wars and Senior Assassin Games Bring Michigan Legal Risks
Michigan police warned students and parents that Water Wars and Senior Assassin can lead to trespassing, reckless driving, and realistic-gun risks.
Saline Shooting Injures 26-Year-Old Woman in Washtenaw County
A 26-year-old woman was shot during a confrontation in Saline, raising questions about victim rights, civil claims, and compensation options.
East Lansing Stabbing Victim Identified as Attorney Douglas Mielock
Foster Swift attorney Douglas Mielock was identified as the East Lansing stabbing victim in an incident that ended in a police shooting.
Vista Maria Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Dearborn Heights Facility
Six former Vista Maria residents sued over alleged sexual abuse, physical abuse, restraints, and systemic failures at the Dearborn Heights facility.
Detroit Man Freed After 17 Years for Crime He Did Not Commit
Dell Crawford was freed after 17 years in prison after DNA evidence showed he did not commit the Detroit murder he was convicted of in Michigan.