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Washtenaw County State Reps and A Tale of Pork Spending: New Firetrucks and $988K for Barton Hills
by P.D. Lesko
In March 2025, State Reps. Jason Morgan, Jimmie Wilson and Carrie Rheingans submitted requests for pork spending to benefit Ann Arbor, Superior and Scio Twps. The Reps., along with local elected officials, want Michigan…
Scio Twp. Trustees Continue to Violate Ordinance That Requires Reimbursement of Supervisor’s Legal Fees—Supervisor Threatens to Sue
by P.D. Lesko
In a two-page letter dated Nov. 24, 2025, Scio Twp. Supervisor Jillian Kerry wrote to the Scio Twp. Board of Trustees, "I sincerely hope the Township isn’t now inviting me to file a lawsuit to enforce its legal…
Former U-M Faculty Member Convicted of Felony Sexual Assault, Sues U-M for Sex Discrimination and Breach of Contract
by P.D. Lesko
David Daniels, a former tenured faculty member in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance, filed suit in the Michigan Court of Claims on March 5, 2025. Daniels alleged (1) Breach of Contract, (2)…
Asst. County Prosecutor Accused of Perjury and Submitting False Disclosures to Court, Subject of Attorney Grievance Commission Complaint
by P.D. Lesko
Prosecutor Eli Savit is a Democratic candidate for Michigan Attorney General. The year 2025 is turning into Savit's own personal annus horribilis. Long-time Asst. Prosecutor Nimesh Ganatra has sued Savit and the…
U-M Law Professor Who Has Struck Out in Two Federal Courts Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Her Discrimination Suit
by P.D. Lesko
Laura Beny, a single mom and a tenured University of Michigan Law School professor, has asked the Supreme Court to hear her case against the University of Michigan in which she alleges racial and gender discrimination. In…
Records Reveal Sheriff Has Not Submitted Required Travel Reports–Failing to Document Hundreds of Travel-Related Credit Card Charges
by P.D. Lesko
Sheriff Alyshia Dyer's frequent travel has been criticized by present, as well as former employees who worked under former Sheriff Jerry Clayton. The County Administrator, County Prosecutor, County Treasurer and County…
County Circuit Court Judge Tosses $500M Suit Alleging Women Inmates “Injured” When Filmed During Strip Searches: “Psychological Distress Not Physical…
Note: Judge Owdziej presided over a FOIA lawsuit filed against Washtenaw County in 2024, and issued a final ruling in favor of the A2Indy in Jan. 2025.
by P.D. Lesko
A $500 million lawsuit alleging invasion of privacy, and emotional…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell Talks About the Government Shutdown
by Rep. Debbie Dingell
So yes, we have a government shutdown, and no one should want this. Democrats have been in Washington wanting to have bipartisan discussions, but Republicans don’t want to talk. I want to remind people that the…
Asst. County Prosecutor Accused of Submitting False Financial Disclosures to Circuit Court, and Perjury
9/15/25: This article was updated with video evidence that Judge Van den Bergh read a June 2022 Sands Motion which contained evidence that Asst. County Prosecutor Marieh Tanha had allegedly lied under oath in order to hide marital assets.
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Initially Charged With Four Felonies, Former Ypsilanti City Manager Frances McMullan Receives 90-Day Deferred Sentence and Small Fine
by P.D. Lesko
In July 2025, former Ypsilanti City Manager Frances McMullan appeared before the Hon. J. Cedric Simpson to be sentenced on what started out as a four count felony case for her use of her City of Ypsilanti credit card to…