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Attorney General Nessel warns Michigan residents about holiday phishing scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert to warn residents about phishing scams during the holiday season, particularly concerning package deliveries. -
Michigan AG announces arrests related to international human trafficking ring
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in collaboration with federal Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Michigan State Police, and local police departments, announced the arrests of individuals linked to an alleged international human... -
Attorney General Nessel advises caution against holiday travel scams
As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams. -
Michigan AG highlights ransomware risks on Computer Security Day
To mark Computer Security Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert regarding the threat of ransomware. -
Attorney General warns against package theft during holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to consumers about the risks of package theft during the holiday season. -
Attorney General Nessel advises careful charitable giving on Giving Tuesday
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert to guide residents in making informed decisions when donating this Giving Tuesday. -
Oakland County woman sentenced for impersonating health professional
Kimberly Casey Coden, a 38-year-old resident of Huntington Woods, has been sentenced to prison for impersonating a health care professional and intimidating a witness. -
AG Nessel advises on safe Cyber Monday shopping practices
As Cyber Monday approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert to help online shoppers avoid scams and deceptive tactics during the holiday season. -
Kalamazoo man convicted in cold-case sexual assault from 2005
Last week, a jury in Kalamazoo County's 9th Circuit Court found Shawn Darnell Robinson Hopkins guilty of two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. -
Michigan AG launches campaign to protect consumers from holiday scams
As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of her annual consumer protection campaign. -
Michigan AG staff take leadership roles in national confidentiality association
The National Association of Confidential Address Programs (NACAP) has appointed two staff members from the Michigan Department of Attorney General to leadership roles. -
Former Hillsdale sergeant pleads guilty to assaulting county jail inmate
Ronald Leggitt, a former sergeant with the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department, has pled guilty to charges related to the assault of an inmate. -
Court upholds remand of PFAS lawsuit against airport authority
Last Friday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan to remand a lawsuit concerning PFAS contamination back to state court. -
Michigan launches task force on missing or murdered indigenous people
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Task Force. -
Union City man convicted on multiple felony charges including embezzlement
Yesterday, David White, a 67-year-old resident of Union City, was convicted by an Oakland County jury on multiple felony charges. -
Clare County man convicted for sexual conduct against minor relative
A Clare County man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct against a minor relative. -
AG Nessel warns against rising utility imposter scams ahead of awareness day
Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her consumer alert regarding utility imposter scams. -
Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges
Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County. -
Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. -
Attorney general concludes review of non-lethal firearm use by MSP trooper
Today, the Department of Attorney General concluded its review of a firearm incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township.