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Michigan AG Dana Nessel says Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated campaign law
The Attorney General's office said there was no way, under current policy, to enforce a criminal penalty against Secretary of ...
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Nessel finds Benson violated state law when she launched gubernatorial campaign, but can’t be disciplined because of ‘loophole’
The attorney general said a possible “loophole” in the law prevents her from holding the secretary of state accountable ...
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AG Nessel: Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law with governor’s race announcement
The attorney general's office issued only a warning after determining Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated Michigan's ...
Nessel's office closes Michigan's Boy Scouts sexual abuse investigation with one conviction
The investigation, which was expected to mirror the state's clergy abuse probe, presented obstacles that may have led to ...
Nessel: Former legislative aide embezzled hundreds of thousands in public funds
According to a criminal complaint read by District Judge Kristen Simmons, Coker is accused of using state grant money meant ...
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Nessel: Ex-legislative aide bought gold bars, rare coins in $25M earmark embezzlement case
The former Michigan House speaker’s aide has been charged with seven felonies in the case and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Nessel drops charges against UM student protester, lawyer says
AG Dana Nessel earlier this month said she would drop trespassing and resisting police charges over the campus protest.
Michigan AG warns of post-storm scams after severe weather rolls through the state
The Michigan AG's office reminds residents to be cautious of potential scams when hiring help for storm cleanup.