Michigan Judge Puts Arrogant Attorney in Place for Disrespecting Courtroom

A Michigan defense attorney faced sharp criticism from Judge J. Cedric Simpson during a recent courtroom hearing after he violated protocol by engaging directly with the prosecutor. The incident, which unfolded in a Washtenaw County courtroom, occurred when the attorney disregarded courtroom decorum by arguing […]

Weeding Out the Bad Apples: Michigan Cop Who Was Caught on Video Punching 19-Year-Old During Booking Process Charged with Federal Crime After Colleagues Report His Misconduct

A Michigan police officer has been charged with a federal civil rights crime after the release of a video that shows him punching a 19-year-old Black male in the face, pulling his locs and slamming him into the ground during the booking process. According to U.S. […]

Gov. Whitmer Creates Coronavirus Task Force To Address Effect On Black Americans

  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed an executive order on Monday creating an advisory task force meant to help address how the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately infected and killed Black and brown Americans.   The Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities is expected to study and investigate the causes […]