West Bloomfield trustee charged after hidden cameras allegedly found in home

A West Bloomfield Township trustee was arrested and faces disturbing charges involving hidden video cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms. Meanwhile, Friday was his arraignment.

DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000

A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive. 

Dearborn city council meeting location changed amid disruption concern

Dearborn police are preparing for possible disruptions at the city council meeting next week and have changed the meeting’s location to the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

Why most criminal cases end in plea deals

Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others. 

Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid

A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Detroit man charged for allegedly stealing catalytic converters from senior center

A Detroit man has been charged for his alleged connection with the theft of catalytic converters from multiple buses at a senior assisted living facility.

Birmingham brawl: Police increasing presence downtown

More police will be in downtown Birmingham Thursday night as part of a new public safety plan after a street brawl went viral in the upscale social district, prompting residents to demand action.

Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash

Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

FBI Most Wanted list adds Darren Robinson after ponzi-style scheme tied to $100M theft

For eight years, Darren Robinson ran a ponzi-style scheme that involved money laundering and wire fraud. He cut his tether and fled law enforcement, leading to a 11-count indictment.

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."