Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reminded residents about strict penalties associated with swatting after an incident in Marine City. The warning includes possible felony charges and significant fines for making false emergency calls. The Department of Attorney General continues efforts…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel highlighted new measures supporting sexual assault survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Initiatives include clearing case backlogs, prosecuting offenders statewide, protecting victim confidentiality, and releasing…
Attorney General Dana Nessel warns Michiganders about common scam tactics during Financial Literacy Month. Residents are encouraged to recognize key warning signs and report suspicious activity. The Department will share…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has warned residents about rising investment scams on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She outlined how scammers use deepfakes and misleading ads targeting investors online. Residents…
Damon Bentley will face trial for first-degree murder after being charged in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Detroit apartment complex. Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed her office’s commitment…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns residents about tax-related identity theft ahead of Tax Day. She urges secure filing practices and offers guidance on what steps victims should take if…
Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with Late to the Lake catering over alleged deceptive practices affecting wedding customers. The owner is barred from offering catering services for…
Attorney General Dana Nessel has pledged continued intervention in major utility rate cases following another planned electric rate hike announced by Consumers Energy just days after approval of their previous…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other states in suing President Trump over an executive order affecting mail-in voting eligibility. State officials argue this move threatens voter access ahead…
Three individuals have been sentenced following their roles in an extensive identity theft scheme targeting unclaimed property funds exceeding $500,000. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized accountability for such crimes…
A Macomb County dentist faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving dental crowns. Attorney General Dana Nessel urges affected former patients to come forward as…
A federal appeals court sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in blocking new HUD rules affecting homelessness grants. The decision protects thousands at risk while highlighting ongoing efforts by…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel led a bipartisan coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to ban geofence warrants used by police during investigations. The group argues these tools help…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition opposing new federal certification rules impacting diversity programs. The group argues these rules create burdensome requirements for funding applicants. They also say…
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a federal lawsuit protecting funding for Michigan’s state energy programs has concluded successfully after the U.S. Department of Energy rescinded a disputed reimbursement cap.…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded after oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, focusing on birthright citizenship. Nessel called efforts to redefine this principle unconstitutional…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other states in suing over rolled-back mercury emission limits from power plants. The coalition argues weakened rules threaten public health by allowing more…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized President Trump’s recent executive order seeking more federal involvement in state-run elections. Nessel argued that only states have constitutional authority over their own voting…
Douglas Environmental and its president have been charged with falsifying water safety tests for mobile home communities across Michigan. Authorities say no harm came from these actions but stress accurate…
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