Michigan Court to Reevaluate Fines in Criminal Cases
October 10, 2021 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws
The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to take a second look at a bill that allows the court to collect money from poor criminal defendants. Here’s what you should know. Money, Money, Money Courts are permitted to charge lower-class offenders...
Fraternities at Eastern Michigan Face Bans Due to Sexual Assault
September 09, 2021 College Sexual Assault|Criminal Defense|News|Sexual Abuse
Eastern Michigan University is mounting an investigation into two on-campus fraternities accused of sexual assault. Here’s what you should know. Jane and John Does Over two dozen cases of sexual assault have been brought against Delta Tau Delta and Alpha...
U.S. Gymnastics Team Frustrated with Failures in the Nassar Case
September 09, 2021 Larry Nassar|Sexual Abuse
Simone Biles along with fellow teammates from the U.S. Gymnastics Team expressed disappointment and frustration with the investigation into former national team doctor Lawrence G. Nassar. Keep reading for more information. Nassar and the National Team Allegations against then team...
Clergy Abuse Survivors and the Road to Recovery
August 08, 2021 Clergy Sexual Abuse|News|Sexual Abuse
Horrifying accounts of clergy sex abuse have been in the headlines for years now, but who are the victims, and how do they cope? Springfield, Illinois The most recent epicenter for abuse cases is Illinois. According to a report, there...
U.S. Rushes Reach $26 Billion Opioid Settlement
August 08, 2021 News|Opioid Crisis
After years of suffering, the United States is racing to meet the deadline for a $26 billion opioid settlement with pharmaceutical juggernaut Johnson and Johnson. The public is frustrated with the pace of this case, and many are concerned that...