An ex-Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist following a 2022 traffic stop will not face a retrial after a first proceeding ended in a mistrial earlier this month.
Attorneys for some Midland-area residents used the five-year anniversary to criticize the State of Michigan, saying its delay tactics are hurting residents and businesses who are now facing huge tax hikes to rebuild.
Five years after the Edenville Dam failed to hold back rising waters in the wake of significant rainfall, residents affected by the subsequent floods spoke out about their pending legal battles against the state as they seek compensation and justice for their troubles.
Mid-Michigan flood victims and their attorney will gather Monday, May 19, outside the Midland County Courthouse to mark five years since the Edenville and Sanford dam failures — and to demand accountability from the State of Michigan.
