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Ex-Detroit school security guard charged for sexually assaulting teen student
“He’s the bogeyman. He’s the worst bogeyman you could ever think of,” said the mother of 24-year-old Trevon Ziglar’s alleged victim.

Families of Riley Doggett, Samuel Sterling file excessive force lawsuits
Two civil excessive force lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the families of two people who died after being hit by police cruisers in metro Grand Rapids last year.

Michigan families pursue justice against police after fatal pursuits
Families of two different men who died following pursuits by police in Michigan are calling for justice against the officers.

Families of 2 people fatally struck by Michigan police cruisers file excessive force lawsuits
The families of two Michigan men who died after run-ins with police filed civil lawsuits in federal and state court, citing excessive force led to their deaths.

Michigan Supreme Court challenges governmental immunity
A fiery crash in the Upper Peninsula left a snowmobiler permanently disabled and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee dead. Now, the Michigan Supreme Court has issued a major decision in the years-long legal battle.

Trial date set for ex-officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya
A trial date has been set for the former Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya nearly three years ago.

INTERVIEW: Attorney Ven Johnson discusses civil lawsuit against ex-officer
An appeal filed by former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr was denied by the Michigan Supreme Court.

MiLW announces 2024 'Michigan's Go to Lawyers Power List'
The “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes top lawyers around the state in a given practice area as nominated by their peers.

Ex-Grand Rapids police officer charged in killing of Patrick Lyoya loses appeal
A former Grand Rapids police officer charged with murder for killing a Black motorist during a traffic stop is headed to trial after the state Supreme Court declined to review the case.