Michigan AG Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to crime victims, highlighting resources like the Address Confidentiality Program and direct victim assistance, and discussing funding challenges on a podcast.

Sierra Pearl Zaitona was sentenced to 24-50 years for the 2023 starvation death of her son; she pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and child abuse.

A man died in a two-car crash in St. Clair County involving a Ford Ranger and a Ram pickup. Authorities are investigating, and no signs of impairment or excessive speed have been found.

Michigan State Police troopers rescued a 4-year-old Boston Terrier named "Potato" from I-75, while urging the public to call 911 instead of chasing stray animals on busy roads.

A Burton man was fatally shot in the head during a house gathering in Commerce Township; a 24-year-old suspect is in custody. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

A judge is considering a new trial for James Crumbley, where defense claims prosecutorial misconduct and disclosure violations related to witness proffer agreements.

A man died in Detroit after a suspect in a stolen vehicle caused a crash while fleeing police. The suspect, wanted for assault, is in stable condition and in custody.

Ex-Detroit Conservancy CFO Smith faces 18-year jail term for fraud and money laundering, involving over $40M for personal luxuries. Sentencing is due April 24.

A man was arrested in Battle Creek for firing shots into a crowd during a large fight; no injuries were reported. He faces multiple firearm-related charges.

A Detroit woman is charged with stabbing her dog and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted. The case highlights Michigan's increasing animal cruelty incidents.

Detroit police officer, Earl Raynard Anderson Jr., faces additional charges for alleged inappropriate communication with a minor, including using a computer to commit a crime.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled to end automatic life sentences without parole for those who committed murder at 19 or 20 years old, citing the ban on "cruel or unusual punishment" and brain development science.

A Detroit man, Terrell Simms, is charged with second-degree murder for shooting DoorDash driver Mamadou Diallo. The shooting, reportedly due to road rage, resulted in Diallo's death. Simms faces additional weapons charges and was denied bond.