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St. Clair Shores woman faces trial over alleged double voting
Stacey Kramer, a resident of St. Clair Shores, is set to face trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court on charges related to alleged double voting during the August 2024 Primary Election. Kramer, aged 56, is accused of both voting absentee and in-person, leading to two counts: Voting Absentee and In-Person, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and Offering to Vote More than Once, with a maximum penalty of four years. -
Michigan AG sues man for alleged scam political websites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Donald Peltier from South Hadley, Massachusetts. The lawsuit accuses Peltier of operating fraudulent websites that purported to be affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties. These sites, named “democraticnationalcommittee.co,” “maf.democrat,” and “republicannationalcommittee.org,” allegedly solicited donations under false pretenses. -
Attorney General Nessel provides guidance for Michigan law enforcement ahead of elections
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a letter to law enforcement agencies across the state, providing guidance on election laws for Election Day and early voting periods. This initiative aims to prepare officers to protect voters' rights during the election process. -
Former ATF analyst sentenced for PPP loan fraud
Tiesha Johnson, a former analyst for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was sentenced in Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court to an eleven-month delayed sentence. This sentencing follows her no-contest plea to three counts of False Pretenses involving fraudulent acquisition of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the decision. -
AG Nessel seeks dismissal of lawsuit on military voter rights
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the voting rights of military and overseas voters. The lawsuit, initiated by the Michigan Republican Party, Republican National Committee, and Chesterfield Township Clerk Cindy Berry, targets Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater. -
AG Nessel seeks dismissal of election lawsuit targeting military voter rights
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed briefs urging the Michigan Court of Claims to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the voting rights of military and overseas voters. The lawsuit, initiated by the Michigan Republican Party, Republican National Committee, and Chesterfield Township Clerk Cindy Berry, targets Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater. -
Michigan Senate passes bills enhancing protections for vulnerable adults
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed approval for the Michigan Senate's recent passage of Senate Bills 922-925. This legislative package, supported by both the Attorney General and the Department’s Elder Abuse Task Force, aims to enhance protections for vulnerable adults. The bills focus on increasing penalties for abuse and financial exploitation while promoting prevention programs. -
Michigan AG launches site to fight AI-driven election misinformation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new webpage aimed at addressing election misinformation. This initiative seeks to assist voters in identifying artificial intelligence (AI) and accessing reliable information regarding elections.