United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison said that James Mayfield, who lives in Detroit, was given a two-year and six-month prison sentence today for his part in a plan to scam state unemployment insurance agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayfield is the last of 15 people who have been sentenced for their parts in schemes to cheat jobless insurance that happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special Agent-in-Charge of the Great Lakes Region for the Department of Labor – Office of the Inspector General (DOL-OIG), Irene Lindow, joined Ison in making the announcement. So did Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson...
Case Dismissed Against Detroit Officer Charged in Fatal Incident with 71-Year-Old
A judge dismissed the case against a former Detroit police officer who was charged with manslaughter after striking a 71-year-old man. In a recent development, Judge Kenneth King of the 36th District Court has dismissed the case during the preliminary examination. The decision was made based on the lack of sufficient evidence to proceed to the trial court, as stated in a news release from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. In a shocking incident on September 1, 2023, Juwan Marquise-Alexander Brown allegedly assaulted a 71-year-old Detroit resident named Daryl Vance, striking him in the face. Vance fell to the ground...
Detroit vs Tampa: Two Cities Getting Ready for Sunday’s Big Match
On Sunday, Detroit, home of Ford Field, will be one of the sports world’s hubs. The Detroit Lions will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC playoffs. But the Red Wings will play the Lightning at Little Caesars Arena just down the street on Sunday night. Now seems like a great time to compare the two cities: We are Motown and Motor City. They are called Cigar City and Big Guava. The Buccaneers are with them. The Lions are in a league of their own and riding a wave of energy in the NFL playoffs. They used to live...
Tipp City Schools Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Violations of Ohio Open Meeting Act
A legal action has been filed against the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education, alleging a violation of the Ohio Open Meetings Act. A complaint has been filed in Miami County Common Pleas Court by Open Government Advocates and Brian Ames. Open Government Advocates, a nonprofit organization, claims to be dedicated to promoting transparency in government. The organization is located in Mogadore, Ohio, a city near Akron. A complaint has been filed against the Board of Education and its members in 2023. The individuals named in the complaint include Amber Drum, Richard Mains Sr., Joellen Heatherly, Theresa Dunaway,...
Pennsylvania Competes for Leadership Role in AI Development
Another great year for AI was promised for 2024, and it looks like that promise is still being kept a little more than two weeks into the new year. Last week, the leaders of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania all announced big plans to use AI. In her State of the State address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised to make the Empire State a “national leader in AI research and innovation.” To do this, she announced a consortium to support AI research and innovation, as well as policy guidelines for agencies that want to use AI solutions....
Pennsylvania Considers Banning Sanctuary Cities through New Bill
The situation at America’s southern border is being widely described as a crisis, with a significant influx of people entering the United States on a daily basis. Pennsylvania, despite not being on the border, is currently witnessing a strong push from lawmakers to pass bills aimed at tightening regulations for individuals who are not in the country legally. Philadelphia and several counties in Pennsylvania have adopted sanctuary city policies, which involve refusing to hand over detained immigrants in the country illegally to federal authorities. A new bill, House Bill 1840, aims to prohibit municipalities from becoming sanctuaries. If passed, the...
Two Teens Charged With Arson for Trying to Set Detroit House on Fire
DETROIT – The Detroit Fire Department reported that a porch was intentionally set ablaze on Monday evening, endangering the lives of children who were inside the house at the time. An arson incident occurred at a multi-unit house located at the 1600 block of Lawton in Detroit. According to the fire department, they stated that the incident was a result of a domestic-related issue that occurred earlier this week. There were no injuries reported, and the damage was minimal. One resident, Ebony Curry, expressed concerns about the possibility of the suspects returning. A mother’s primary concern is the safety of her children....
Winterfest 2024 in Detroit: Snow, Trails, and 4×4 Action
Detroit Winterfest 2024 is gearing up to offer a spectacular blend of winter fun, off-roading adventures, and local cultural festivities. Scheduled for January 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, this event promises an exhilarating experience for off-roading enthusiasts and winter sports lovers alike. The Off-Roading Experience At the heart of Detroit Winterfest is the off-roading adventure. Hosted at Holly Oaks ORV Park, this event is a paradise for 4×4 enthusiasts. The park’s diverse terrain, covered in a blanket of snow, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day of off-road driving. The event welcomes a variety of...
Gilbert Finally Finishes New Wayne Co. Jail, Courthouse
After months of delays, Dan Gilbert’s group has reached a major goal in building Wayne County’s new $616 million jail and courthouse complex. In less than two weeks, they could hand it over to the county. Thursday, County Commissioner Glenn Anderson said that Gilbert’s real estate company, Bedrock, finally reached “substantial completion” of the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center. This means that at least 98% of the building work was finished. The next step is to officially hand over the finished complex. The county thinks this will happen by the end of the month. County officials thought Bedrock would hand...
The judge sanctions a Detroit police officer with manslaughter; prosecutors will file an appeal
In recent developments, significant legal decisions have been made concerning manslaughter charges against law enforcement officers in Detroit. Firstly, a judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against a former suburban Detroit police officer and two paramedics in a case involving the death of a man in jail. The judge concluded that the evidence presented was insufficient to prove that the actions of former Westland police Sgt. Ronald Buckley and Westland paramedics Matt Dicosola and Leah Maynard directly led to the death of 35-year-old William Marshall in December 2017. In a separate but equally consequential case, a judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges...