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Anti-Israel Leaders Impeached by University of Michigan Student Government
by Abigail Anthony
The student government at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor voted to impeach its anti-Israel president Alifa Chowdhury and vice president Elias Atkinson, in part for "inciting violence."
The motion to impeach,…
Judge Refuses to Seal Greenhills Principal’s Case File: “Plaintiff Himself Widely Disseminated Information”
by P.D. Lesko
Read and download Judge Van den Bergh's three-page opinion below:
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Peter B. Fayroian's word may be law of the land at the local private school (Greenhills) where he is the principal, but…
County Health Dept. Inspections: Ann Arbor School Food Service Providers Cited for Violations
Washtenaw County Food Service Inspection Reports are updated once a month. Please note that inspection reports describe the conditions observed on the date and time of the inspection.
County food service establishments and the…
Greenhills Parents Outraged: “Employing Anyone Who Has Been Accused of Sexual Abuse is Insane”
Note: This article has been updated to reflect the receipt of an email on Oct. 30, 2024 from Neda Ryan, the Chair of the Board of Greenhills. The spelling of Ms. Ryan's first name is Neda, not Neta.
by P.D. Lesko
When asked by the…
Greenhills Head of School Accused of Sexual Abuse
by P.D. Lesko
11/4/24 Note: This article has been updated with information from Ann Arbor Police records and an email from Neda Ryan, Chair of the Greenhills Board of Directors.
The August 20, 2024 Ex Parte Order signed by Judge…
Michigan AG Charging 11 pro-Palestinian U-M Protesters
Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel released a statement announcing that her office filed charges against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Michigan (UMich) in the 15th District Court in Washtenaw County.
Nine…
Jewish Student Targeted, Then Assaulted Near U-M Central Campus
AAPD probing incident as hate crime; victim was asked if he is Jewish and then assaulted when he affirmed; ADL offers $5,000 reward for info leading to convictions.
Police in the US state of Michigan said they were probing an…
U-M Officials Asking Michigan AG to Press Charges Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters
by Jon King, Michigan Advance
A coalition of student groups at the University of Michigan say Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is now looking into possible charges against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on the Ann…
AAPS Officials & Parents Fear State Takeover; Ann Arbor Rep. Rheingans Says: “Immediate $25M in Cuts Not Necessary”
by P.D. Lesko
Between 2020 to 2022, when AAPS went to distance education and shut down childcare, enrollment dropped by over 1,000 students. Pupil funding--$9,608 per child in this year’s state school budget-- plummeted. A loss of 1,000…
AAPS Loses Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought By Mom Who Says District Covered Up Abuse of Autistic Son
by P.D. Lesko
Ann Arbor Public Schools attempted to have a lawsuit brought by Jaime Nelson-Molnar thrown out on multiple grounds, including governmental immunity. In a blow to the District's legal team, U.S. District Judge George Caram…
