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The Michigan Senate passed a bill package Thursday that would give more protections to human trafficking victims who choose to work with prosecutors. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that inmates serving sentences of life without parole for crimes committed as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing hearings. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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“Driven by the Dream” — that’s the theme of this year’s MLK Day celebrations at Eastern Michigan University. The keynote address at the annual president’s luncheon on Monday will be delivered by the honorable Victoria Pratt. The former Chief Judge of Newark Municipal Courts in New Jersey is internationally renowned for her efforts to transform the judicial system. Her book, “The Power of Dignity,” makes the case that transforming justice will heal our communities. That is the dream that drives Judge Pratt, as you'll hear in her conversation with WEMU’s David Fair.
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An investigation into sexual abuse allegations within the Diocese of Gaylord has revealed claims against nearly 30 priests and deacons. Colin Jackson has more on a report out Monday from the Michigan Attorney General.
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The Michigan Attorney General says the state needs tougher rules for disclosing data breaches. That comes as Dana Nessel announces charges in an alleged plot to sell account information of people in Meijer’s customer rewards program. Colin Jackson has more.
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Two aides to then-House Speaker Lee Chatfield were formally charged Wednesday with multiple corruption-related charges. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The elimination of court fines and fees, diversion from detention, and more resources. As Colin Jackson reports, those are all part of a new juvenile justice package signed into law Tuesday.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse are continuing to call on state lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving minor victims. Colin Jackson has more.
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Four mid-Michigan residents, including a former state employee who reviewed Children’s Protective Services cases, are facing child abuse charges. Colin Jackson has more.
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In a split decision last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to how judges handle criminal sentencing decisions. That may not be the final word. Rick Pluta explains.