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Legal News From Across The State
November 20, 2009
In The Detroit Free Press: "Unarmed robbery charge reinstated for ex-MSU linebacker."
"The Michigan Court of Appeals has reinstated a felony unarmed robbery charge against former Michigan State University linebacker Sirdarean Adams, concluding that prosecutors presented enough evidence to take the case to trial. Adams, 24, was initially cleared of charges stemming from an assault and theft in a parking lot near East Lansing in April 2007 when a lower court judge ruled the victim’s identification of his assailant was unclear."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991120023
Also see The Detroit News: "Court reinstates case against ex-Mich St. player."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091120/SPORTS0202/911200418/1361/update/Court+reinstates+case+against+ex-MSU+football+player
Also see The Associated Press: "Court reinstates case against ex-Mich St. player."
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/michigan/index.ssf?/base/national-79/1258742441154900.xml&storylist=newsmichigan
Also see the Lansing State Journal: "Court reinstates robbery case against ex-Michigan State football player; SirDarean Adams accused in 2007 unarmed robbery and assault."
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009311200031
Also in The Detroit Free Press: "Juror in Rib Rack murder trial dismissed after oversleeping."
"A juror in the Rib Rack murder trial overslept this morning, prompting the judge to send Troy police to his home to retrieve him, and delaying the trial by more than two hours. The juror was eventually dismissed after prosecutors argued that his early morning encounter with police - they entered his house through an unlocked door when he did not answer their knocks - might prejudice him against investigating officers in the Rib Rack case."
http://www.freep.com/article/20091119/NEWS03/91119042/1005/news03/Juror-in-Rib-Rack-murder-trial-dismissed
Also see The Detroit News: "Juror dismissed in Rib Rack trial."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091119/METRO02/911190489/1361/Jury-dismissed-in-Rib-Rack-trial
Also see The Oakland Press: "Oversleeping juror booted as Rib Rack testimony continues."
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/11/19/news/cops_and_courts/doc4b05935166c29504550318.txt
Also in The Detroit Free Press: "Fieger's firm settles campaign allegations; Fieger's firm to pay elections panel in 2004 contributions case."
"Geoffrey Fieger's law firm has agreed to pay the Federal Elections Commission $131,000 to settle allegations it had improperly funneled money to John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign, according to documents made public this week. The settlement effectively ends enforcement action against Fieger and his law partner Vernon Johnson, who also were acquitted in a 2008 criminal trial of charges of having illegally reimbursed employees for donations to Edwards."
http://www.freep.com/article/20091120/NEWS06/911200331/1008/Fiegers-firm-settles-campaign-allegations
Also see The Detroit News: "Fieger's firm to pay $131,000 FEC fine."
http://detnews.com/article/20091120/POLITICS03/911200380/Fieger-s-firm-to-pay-$131-000-FEC-fine
Also see The Daily Tribune/Royal Oak: "FEC fines Fieger firm over campaign donations."
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2009/11/20/news/srv0000006876662.txt
Also see The Macomb Daily: "FEC fines Fieger firm over campaign donations."
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/11/20/online/srv0000006876432.txt
In The Detroit News: "DPS will ask court to make witnesses testify; Order would force testimony about school property sale."
"While some key witnesses have agreed to testify before a hearing into questionable Detroit Public Schools real estate deals, others could face a court order to compel them to appear. Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb will head to court Monday to ask a Wayne Circuit judge to order testimony from Anthony Adams, a school board member and former general counsel for the district; Sharon Harbin, who appraised property DPS bought; and David and Andrew Farbman, owners of the Farbman Group, a Southfield real estate firm that sold five floors of the Fisher Building to the district, among other property."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091120/SCHOOLS/911200366/1026/DPS-will-ask-court-to-make-witnesses-testify
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "Bobb tries to force testimony on shady deals."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911200321
In The Associated Newspapers of Michigan: "Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging school policy."
"Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Daphne Means Curtis has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Northville Education Association (NEA) challenging the legality of Northville Public Schools’ Parental 'Do No Resuscitate' (DNR) Directives policy, which allows parents to request that potentially life-saving interventions not be provided to their children. The NEA is the labor union representing more than 500 of the school district’s teachers and other employees."
http://www.journalgroup.com/Northville/10397/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-challenging-school-policy
In The Bay City Times: "Defendant's disruptive behavior prompts Bay County judge to halt hearing."
"A preliminary hearing for a man accused of assaulting his nephew with a pipe was abruptly halted after the defendant continued to speak despite a judge’s repeated warnings that he had to be quiet. Steven J. Davidson accused authorities of 'railroading' him as sheriff’s deputies escorted him past the bench where Bay County District Judge Timothy J. Kelly had heard about one hour of testimony Wednesday. During the hearing, Davidson, 47, asked to call his own witness and to fire his court-appointed attorney and represent himself. He also accused his nephew of lying and asked that the record reflect that."
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/11/defendants_disruptive_behavior.html
In The Cadillac News: "Changes in store for Missaukee County Courthouse."
"County workers and inmates from the Missaukee County Jail pitched in at the Missaukee County Courthouse, moving chairs, desks and more out of rooms and hallways in preparation for an energy retrofit. The project is expected to cost $557,576 over 15 years plus an additional $50,000 to $77,000 for asbestos abatement."
http://www.cadillacnews.com/story_news/?story_id=1206244&year=2009
In The Ann Arbor Courts Examiner: "Michigan Adoption Day to be celebrated at Washtenaw County Courthouse."
"Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Donald E. Shelton will preside at a Michigan Adoption Day celebration on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor. The program will feature guest speakers, adoption facts, and information on how to become adoptive parent. It is open to the public."
http://www.examiner.com/x-28045-Ann-Arbor-Courts-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Michigan-Adoption-Day-to-be-celebrated-at-Washtenaw-County-Courthouse
In The Clinton County News/St. Johns: "Adoption means kids belong."
"The excitement is building as Clinton County Family Court prepares for Adoption Day 2009. The date is Tuesday, Nov. 24, just in time to make some Thanksgiving celebrations extra special this year. Eight adoptions will be finalized during the special ceremony. Those adoptions involve two girls and six boys. The ages range from eight months to 12 years. These children will join six families. 'This year we could have had so many (adoptions) to finalize on Adoption Day,' said Judge Lisa Sullivan. 'We actually had people call to say they would like to reaffirm their adoptions. The enthusiasm has been building the past few years.' This year marks the seventh annual Michigan Adoption Day. It celebrates adoptive families and efforts to place children into permanent homes."
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911220329
In The Detroit Legal News Examiner: "Michigan Adoption Day to be held November 24; State’s celebration of adoptive families now in seventh year."
"Thanksgiving comes a day early this year for some Michigan families in the form of 'Michigan Adoption Day.' Those families will have special reason to give thanks: the addition of new family members through adoption on Michigan’s seventh annual Adoption Day. The event is co-sponsored by the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Child Welfare Services division of the State Court Administrative Office. Thirty Michigan counties are holding Adoption Day events on or near November 24, the date designated by the Michigan Supreme Court as 'Michigan Adoption Day' when about 225 adoptions will be finalized."
http://www.examiner.com/x-14309-Detroit-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Michigan-Adoption-Day-to-be-held-November-24
Also see press release: "MICHIGAN ADOPTION DAY TO BE HELD NOV. 24; STATE’S CELEBRATION OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES NOW IN SEVENTH YEAR; Heart Gallery exhibit of adoptable children on display at Michigan Hall of Justice."
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/Press/AdoptionDay/MIAD%202009%20press%20release.pdf
In The Detroit Legal News: "ABA Web site to highlight federal appellate courts rulings."
"The American Bar Association launched a new Web site this week intended to inform the media and public of important cases in the nation's federal appellate courts. The site was officially unveiled at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., where judges and journalists were gathered for a conference hosted by the First Amendment Center.... Of the 11 geographically drawn circuits, the new Web site initially will highlight decisions from the Third, Fifth, and Ninth Circuits, then eventually expand to include the rest of the circuits."
http://www.legalnews.com/detroit/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=580741-1.html
Also see The Macomb County Legal News: "ABA website highlights federal appeals court rulings."
http://www.legalnews.com/Macomb/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=581637-1.html
In The Grand Rapids Press: "Man convicted of murdering pregnant Grand Rapids woman draws lengthy prison sentence."
"Edwin Lario-Munoz probably wishes he'd decided to hold the cards he was dealt from former Judge Dennis Kolenda, who'd handed him a 23-to-80 year sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman. Instead, he took a chance on a retrial before Judge Mark Trusock, who this week sentenced him to 35 to 90 years behind bars.... Lario-Munoz originally was convicted on the same charges in 2006, but the state Supreme Court overturned the decision because of hearsay statements allowed at his original trial."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/man_convicted_of_murdering_pre.html
Also in The Grand Rapids Press: "Court records provide new details in case of former deputy Holland city attorney accused of sexually assaulting, reducing charges against woman."
"Carl Gabrielse repeatedly asked the accused drunken driver, a 21-year-old Zeeland woman, what she'd do to have the criminal offense reduced. Anything, she replied, before being led into a Holland District Courthouse bathroom and sexually assaulted by the former deputy Holland city attorney, according to an affidavit seeking Gabrielse's arrest."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/court_records_provide_new_deta.html
Also see The Holland Sentinel: "Former city attorney could face 20 years in prison; Gabrielse charged with criminal sexual conduct."
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1682929964/Charges-filed-against-former-city-attorney-Carl-Gabrielse
In The Kalamazoo Gazette: "Speed-limit technicality doesn't overturn Stadium Drive ticket."
"A Portage attorney was unsuccessful Thursday in getting a speeding ticket overturned on a technicality concerning how the speed limit was set on busy Stadium Drive. Alan Koenig was ticketed July 28 for speeding on Stadium in the city of Kalamazoo. The 40 mph limit on Stadium was among several speed limits in the city that may not have been properly set, according to a Kalamazoo Gazette investigation in early July.... Allegan County Circuit Court Judge William Baillargeon agreed, ruling that state law didn’t specify that a speeding ticket be dismissed if an order isn't filed with a county clerk. Baillargeon presided over the hearing because Kalamazoo County District Court Judge Vincent Westra recused himself. Baillargeon placed a stay on his ruling for three weeks so Koenig could decide whether to appeal it."
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/speed-limit_technicality_doesn.html
In The Midland Daily News: "Kids will benefit."
Michael Williams writes "It's unfortunate several mid-Michigan judges failed to recognize the benefits of the proposed state Department of Human Services budget. Sen. Bill Hardiman, R-Kentwood, and Rep. Dudley Spade, D-Tipton, designed the budget to put Michigan's 19,000 kids in foster care first. When judges choose foster programs, they shouldn't simply be looking for the program that costs their county budgets the least. Judges need to place children in the best program for their needs. Cost is a factor, but the system makes that the key factor in too many cases. That's because the state picks up the entire tab for its programs, but makes counties pay half the cost of nonprofits - regardless of overall cost and quality."
http://www.ourmidland.com/articles/2009/11/19/opinion/letters/2195829.txt
In The MLive.com: "14-year-old Warren teen: I'd rather be in a youth home than visit my father."
"A 14-year-old has been sentenced to four days in a youth home because he refuses to see his father on a court-ordered visitation. Although the boy's mother thinks the sentence is too harsh, he said he'd rather be there than visit him.... Mastrogiovanni began his sentence on Thursday and will be released Sunday. He said he would go back to the youth home again if he is ordered to see his father."
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/11/14-year-old_warren_teen_id_rat.html
In The Petoskey News-Review: "Police no longer allowed to force breath test on minors."
"Minors will no longer be forced to take a breathalyzer in Michigan, unless they are driving a vehicle. Instead, law enforcement officials will have to rely on their sight, smell and other methods to determine if a minor person under 18 years old has consumed alcohol. Based on a ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals in September, the precedent was created after a case with a minor in Troy, Mich., ruled a breathalyzer test as illegal search and seizure."
http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_aabbac6a-d518-11de-affa-001cc4c03286.html
In The Three Rivers-Commercial News: "County job cuts affirmed."
"The lay-off of 10 St. Joseph County employees was affirmed by county commissioners last night in a work session that followed the regular commission meeting.... An appeal from District Court Judge Jeffrey Middleton asking for $1,000 to be used to pay overtime costs to compensate for the loss an employee was accepted. Middleton also told the board that he decided to eliminate a different staff position than the one the commission recommended, at a cost savings of $5,000."
http://www.threeriversnews.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/local_news/doc4b040cec50cda445810508.txt
November 19, 2009
Press Release: "MICHIGAN ADOPTION DAY TO BE HELD NOV. 24; STATE’S CELEBRATION OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES NOW IN SEVENTH YEAR; Heart Gallery exhibit of adoptable children on display at Michigan Hall of Justice."
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/Press/AdoptionDay/MIAD%202009%20press%20release.pdf
In The Detroit News: "Pontiac: Judge to receive award as champion of children." (third article)
"The Family Division of the Oakland County Circuit Court is holding Adoption Day at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Commissioners Auditorium. Judge Martha D. Anderson, will be presented with the Arthur Eugene Moore Champion of Children Award."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091119/METRO02/911190360/1411/METRO02/Oakland-briefs
Also see The Oakland County Legal News: "Court to celebrate Michigan Adoption Day."
http://www.legalnews.com/oakland/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=579012-1.html
Also in The Detroit News: "Commentary: Beware power grab for Michigan court."
Dan Pero writes "There's a discredited practice in politics: If you can't win the game, change the rules. The majority of justices on the Michigan Supreme Court is attempting to do just that by making it far easier to dismiss justices elected by Michigan voters from controversial cases and blatantly shift the balance of power on the court. Michigan Supreme Court justices historically have voluntarily removed themselves from cases they cannot hear impartially. Under the new rules, the well-defined 'actual bias' test for disqualification will be replaced by a fuzzy 'appearance of impropriety' standard."
http://detnews.com/article/20091119/OPINION01/911190343/Commentary--Beware-power-grab-for-Michigan-court
In The Detroit Free Press: "Kilpatrick's friends helped pay part of his restitution, hearing reveals; Who's paying? FBI agent says ex-mayor involved in deal."
"New doubts surfaced Wednesday about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's claim that he doesn't know how his rent is paid on his million-dollar Texas home when an FBI agent testified that Kilpatrick was intimately involved in the lease negotiations. And Kilpatrick, who testified three weeks ago that he didn't know whether his wife, Carlita Kilpatrick, had a job, said Wednesday on the witness stand: 'At this particular time, I have the only income in the home.' "
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911190406
Also see The Detroit News: "FBI is probing Kilpatrick finances; Agent contradicts ex-mayor's testimony on family budget."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091119/METRO/911190410/1439/FBI-is-probing-Kilpatrick-finances
Also see The Detroit News: "Prosecutors target loan help."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091119/METRO/911190390
Also see The Dally Tribune/Royal Oak: "Feds talk to Kilpatrick's real estate agent."
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2009/11/19/news/srv0000006867496.txt
Also see The Macomb Daily: "Feds interview Kilpatrick's real estate agent."
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/11/19/online/srv0000006865153.txt
Also in The Detroit Free Press: "Stefani, witnesses defend his actions; Whistle-blower lawyer says he is not a blackmailer."
"Police whistle-blower lawyer Mike Stefani told a state Attorney Discipline Board panel Wednesday that he was no blackmailer and a parade of character witnesses lauded him as a hero. Wrapping up three days of testimony, Stefani, a former FBI agent and street narcotics cop, said he didn't break the law when he used a proposed legal motion containing excerpts of explosive text messages involving ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in leveraging an $8.4-million settlement in three police employment cases."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911190453
Also see The Detroit News: "Ex-Kilpatrick lawyer: Stefani didn't disclose texts given to reporter."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091119/METRO/911190352/1409/METRO/Ex-Kilpatrick-lawyer--Stefani-didn-t-disclose-texts-given-to-reporter
In The Allegan County News: "Appeals court sends beach case back to circuit."
"A generations-long dispute over street-end beach rights in Ganges Township did not end with a Friday-the-13th Michigan appeals court ruling. A three-judge panel held Nov. 13 that questions of fact remain as to when and whether the public established a prescriptive right to use land where 121st Avenue ends at Lake Michigan as a beach. The state court sent the case back to the Allegan County Circuit Court for a trial to resolve legal questions regarding government control of the land."
http://www.allegannews.com/articles/2009/11/19/local_news/1.txt
In The Flint Journal: "Flint to hold night court sessions to help clear outstanding warrants."
"For people wanted by Flint authorities, it’s time to pay up - or clean up. Clean up the streets of Flint, that is. In an effort to relieve the backlog of more than 20,000 outstanding warrants in the city, the 68th District Court will start holding regular sessions of night court."
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/flint_to_hold_night_court_sess.html
In The Grand Rapids Press: "Community Calendar for November 19-25." (see "Special Events" section-fourth article)
"MICHIGAN ADOPTION DAY -- Public welcome to Ottawa County's celebration 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, 20th Circuit Court/Family Division, 12120 Fillmore St., West Olive. Refreshments will be served."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/community_calendar_for_novembe_2.html
In The Grand Rapids Press: "Former deputy Holland attorney is jailed, to be arraigned on sex, misconduct charges."
"Former deputy Holland City Attorney Carl Gabrielse is jailed and expected to be arraigned today on felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office after he allegedly had sex with a woman accused of drunken driving. Gabrielse, 30, came under scrutiny from investigators after a 21-year-old Zeeland woman said he offered to reduce her offense in exchange for sex. The woman and Gabrielse allegedly had intercourse in a jury room bathroom inside the Holland District Courthouse on Nov. 3."
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/former_deputy_holland_attorney.html
In The Ingham County Legal News: "ICBA honors local attorneys at 115th anniversary annual dinner."
"... Thomas E. Brennan received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Brennan is the first to receive this award. Brennan began his legal career at the law firm of Waldron, Brennan, Brennan and Maher. He was elected to a seat on the Common Pleas Bench in 1961. He went on to the Wayne County Circuit Bench and finally sat on the Michigan Supreme Court. He had a vision of a new, private, law school in Lansing. In 1972, he incorporated the Thomas M. Cooley Law School."
http://www.legalnews.com/Ingham/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=579836-1.html
In The Macomb Daily: "New trial upheld by appeals court."
"The state Court of Appeals upheld a Macomb County judge who ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man during an alleged botched drug deal at an Eastpointe hair salon. A three-judge panel unanimously backed Judge David Viviano of Macomb County Circuit Court, who ruled earlier this year that Shannon Anderson should be retried because of a deficient performance by his defense attorney.... Barring the state Supreme Court overturning the ruling, Anderson, who is serving a 30-year prison term, likely will receive a new trial next year."
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/11/19/news/srv0000006865551.txt
Also in The Macomb Daily: "Conrad judge was biased, new judge says."
"A district court judge ruled that a former district judge was biased and should have recused himself from the drunken driving case of his court magistrate and administrator. Judge Mark Fratarcangelli of 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores set a Jan. 6 court date for James Conrad after ruling that now-retired Judge Walter Jakubowski Jr. should have removed himself from Conrad's case instead of refusing to sign an arrest warrant for Conrad."
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/11/19/news/srv0000006866110.txt
In The Michigan Lawyer Blog: "U of M Law School 2nd in Super Lawyers ranking."
"The University of Michigan Law School is second on Super Lawyers magazine’s first annual ranking of U.S. law schools. Harvard Law School topped the 180-school list. The rankings were based on the number of graduates from each school selected for inclusion in Minneapolis-based Super Lawyers, which uses peer nominations and third-party research in its selection process."
http://michiganlawyerblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/u-of-m-law-school-2nd-in-super-lawyers-ranking/
Also see The Detroit Legal News: "Wayne Law ranked as top 40 law school."
http://www.legalnews.com/detroit/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=579768-1.html
November 18, 2009
In The Detroit News: "Granholm spared testifying in case; Attorney in Highland Park embezzlement hearing plans appeal."
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm won't have to testify at a preliminary hearing on embezzlement charges for former Highland Park Emergency Financial Manager Arthur Blackwell II, a judge ruled Tuesday. 'I do not believe that the governor's testimony would be relevant or material,' 32nd District Judge Roger La Rose said from the bench. 'The CEO should be disturbed only in rare circumstances.' Ben Gonek, Blackwell's Detroit attorney, said he plans to appeal to the Wayne Circuit Court."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091118/METRO/911180340/1409/METRO/Granholm-spared-testifying-in-case
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "Granholm won't have to testify, judge says; Blackwell's attorney to appeal the ruling."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911180320
Also in The Detroit News: "Letter: New court rules may let minority win."
Tim Baughman writes"The Nov. 10 editorial ('Justice disqualified') notes that 'New rules on recusal of state Supreme Court members could cause problems with subjective standard.' It is worse than that. The promulgation of the four-justice Michigan Supreme Court majority rule that permits justices to oust other justices from consideration of a case is a seizure of power without authority that is unprecedented in the history of the court."
http://detnews.com/article/20091118/OPINION01/911180309/Rebuttal--New-court-rules-may-let-minority-win
Also in The Detroit News: "FBI agent: Kilpatrick knew terms of home lease."
"During ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's restitution hearing today, a Detroit-based FBI agent testified that a Texas businessman told him this week that Kilpatrick knew the details of a lease for the luxury home the Kilpatricks now live in. FBI special agent Robert Beeckman said a businessman told him that Kwame Kilpatrick toured the home and was aware of the rental terms but did not sign the lease. Kilpatrick has testified repeatedly during the hearing that he knows nothing about the lease and that it's in his wife's name."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091118/METRO01/911180404/FBI-agent--Kilpatrick-knew-terms-of-home-lease
Also see The Detroit News: "Kilpatrick won't name financial backers; He takes Fifth when asked to identify his sources of support."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091118/METRO/911180356/1409/METRO/Kilpatrick-won-t-name-financial-backers
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "FBI agent: Kilpatrick knew all of his lease terms."
http://www.freep.com/article/20091118/NEWS01/91118036/1318/FBI-agent-Kilpatrick-knew-all-of-his-lease-terms
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "Kwame Kilpatrick's loan questioned by IRS, FBI; Hearing set to continue today as feds inquire Karmanos, others."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911180334
Also see The Macomb Daily: "Testimony resumes during hearing on Kilpatrick finances."
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/srv0000006856865.txt
Also in The Detroit News: "McCargo: Stefani said there were only two copies of text messages."
"Samuel McCargo, the lawyer who represented former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in a police whistle-blower trial, testified today that attorney Michael Stefani assured him he had only two copies of a disk containing explosive text messages and never told McCargo he had given another copy to a newspaper reporter.... Stefani has testified he had already given a disk containing the text messages -- which revealed perjury by Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff Christine Beatty -- to Jim Schaefer, a reporter for the Detroit Free Press."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091118/METRO01/911180391/1409/METRO/McCargo--Stefani-said-there-were-only-two-copies-of-text-messages
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "Whistle-blower lawyer Stefani says he didn't have blackmail in mind."
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991118003
Also in The Detroit News: "Agency is lifeline for homeless youths."
"Michelle Nelson, 21, says she struggled for years with alcohol addiction, triggered at 13 years old, which resulted in her being homeless. Nelson came to Covenant House Michigan, a facility in Detroit for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.... Nelson is one of several dozen young adults at the center. The faith-based agency provides emergency shelter to 18- to 21-year-olds as well as residential programs with educational and vocational classes to keep youth off the streets for good.... Many in the program have aged out of the foster care system. Some would be living in cars, parks or abandoned houses if they were not there."
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091118/METRO/911180339/1409/METRO/Agency-is-lifeline-for-homeless-youths
Also see The Detroit Free Press: "Covenant House offers help, hope for homeless youths; Covenant House changes lives."
http://www.freep.com/article/20091118/NEWS05/911180330/1007/news05/Covenant-House-offers-help-hope-for-homeless-youths
In The Daily Tribune/Royal Oak: "Woman brings weapon to court."
"Guards at Troy District Court arrested a Flint woman police say showed up for a hearing carrying brass knuckles with an attached knife in her purse. 'Apparently she didn't think anything of it,' said Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe. 'She said her boyfriend gave her the weapon for personal protection.' Breanna Tenai Calvin, 18, reported to Troy 53-4 District Court on Friday for a probation violation in a misdemeanor retail fraud case when the weapon was found, police said. She was arraigned Saturday on a new charge of carrying a dangerous weapon, a five-year felony."
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/srv0000006855845.txt
In The Flint-Genesee County Legal News: "Michigan Adoption Day to be held November 24; Chief Judge Jennie E. Barkey to conduct public adoption hearings."
"The Genesee County Adoption Day event is part of the seventh annual Michigan Adoption Day, which celebrates adoptive families and efforts to place children into permanent homes. The Michigan Supreme Court has issued a resolution declaring November 24 as Michigan Adoption Day. Locally, Chief Probate Judge Jennie E. Barkey will hold public confirmation hearings for two families as part of the statewide adoption day event. Information relative to adoptions will be available at the public hearings held on November 24. On November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. an informational event will be held at the Courtland Center Mall. Adoption agencies, Probate Court, and the Department of Human Services will all have staff available to answer questions. Finally, a dinner will be held to give thanks to all of the families who have adopted children in Genesee County this year. To date, the Genesee County Probate Court has finalized 241 adoptions."
http://www.legalnews.com/flint/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=578631-1.html
In The Grand Rapids Press: "Editorial: Absolute immunity for prosecutors?"
"Two prosecuting attorneys are making a sweeping claim before the U.S. Supreme Court: “There is no freestanding Constitutional ‘Right Not To Be Framed.’” Their argument leaves too much latitude for misconduct in high places without consequences. The high court should find a better balance between the need for prosecutors to have reasonable immunity against being sued, and the rights of those who have been clearly wronged. The scales of justice currently tip too far toward prosecutors. The case in question shows why."
http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/editorial_absolute_immunity_fo.html
In The Kalamazoo Gazette: "Obituary: Attorney William W. Dalm's talents were wide-ranging."
"Local attorney William W. Dalm’s life was filled with family traditions and new experiences. An avid tennis player, as was his father before him, he was a valued volunteer at the United States Tennis Association Boys 16-18 National Championships in Kalamazoo each August."
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/attorney_william_w_dalms_talen.html
In The Macomb County Legal News: "ASK THE JUDGES - Panel of Detroit judges offer a few tips to attorneys."
"Lawyers throughout southeastern Michigan are always looking for advice on where their cases can be won or lost. And that was exactly what the topic was at an 'Ask the Judges' series event in late October.... These issues and more were highlighted recently in a seminar entitled 'Where Cases are Won and Lost: Tips from the Judges for Motion Day in Circuit Court.' Circuit Court Judges Robert Colombo, Jr., Jeanne Stempien and John Murphy served as panelists at the DMBA sponsored event. Retired Wayne County Circuit Court Judge William Giovan was the moderator."
http://www.legalnews.com/macomb/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=579536-1.html
Also in The Macomb County Legal News: "BEATING THE ODDS - Cancer survivor knows value of heightened awareness."
"For the past 25 years, October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But for Genesee Probate Judge Jennie E. Barkey, the last two Octobers have held a special significance. On Oct. 6, 2008, doctors discovered a spot on her right breast during her routine yearly mammogram examination. An MRI later that month confirmed the reading, and a biopsy was performed the day after that, confirming that cancer had invaded her body."
http://www.legalnews.com/Macomb/common/ShowFile.aspx?typ=editorial&FN=579531-1.html
In The Michigan Lawyer Blog: "Lawmakers call for holistic approach to domestic-violence laws; other states offer solutions."
"From the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch, a story about how Ohio and other states are struggling to find the best way to combat the scourge of domestic violence. Included it its story is the story of Ann Arbor district court judge Elizabeth Hines: A convicted abuser told a judge that he skipped a mandatory intervention program because his mom died. 'I’m so sorry,” the judge said, then paused for a second. 'But didn't your mom die in 1997?' The man bowed his head and simply said 'oops.' It’s tough for batterers to get away with much before Judge Elizabeth Hines or any of the other Ann Arbor, Mich., district-court judges who handle misdemeanor domestic-violence cases."
http://michiganlawyerblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/lawmakers-call-for-holistic-approach-to-domestic-violence-laws-other-states-offer-solutions/
Also see The Columbus Dispatch: "Time for change; Lawmakers call for holistic approach to domestic-violence laws; other states offer solutions."
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/11/18/DV_Successes.ART_ART_11-18-09_A1_EEFN8O1.html?sid=101
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