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Inmate Loses Appeal Over Shift In Parole Decision

The Michigan appeals court says it has no authority to intervene in the judgment of then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who agreed to change a prisoner’s no-parole sentence but then changed her mind before leaving office in 2010.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/28

Inmate Wants Court To Overturn Granholm Decision

The Michigan appeals court is hearing arguments in a case involving the release of a prison inmate in the final days of the Granholm administration.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/04

Judge Overturns Downriver Doctor’s Murder Conviction

A federal judge has overturned the murder conviction of a Trenton doctor serving a life sentence in the 1983 slaying of his business partner and former lover.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/02

Challenge To Emergency Manager Law Still Unsettled

The Michigan appeals court says a challenge to the state’s emergency manager law should be placed on the fall ballot, but it is suspending the decision and wants more judges to take a look.

2012/06/08

Ruling On Emergency Manager Repeal Petitions Expected Soon

Judges on the State Appeals Court say they will rule as soon as possible after hearing arguments on petitions intended to put Michigan’s emergency manager law on the November ballot.

2012/05/17

Court Rules 60-Year Child Porn Sentence Unreasonable

A federal appeals court has thrown out a 60-year sentence for a former Michigan school official who pleaded guilty to child pornography, saying the punishment is unreasonable.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/15

Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court Ruling Barring City From Entering Consent Agreement

This now opens the door for the city and state to move forward on a Monday deadline in which the financial review team will either recommend a consent agreement or an emergency manager for the city.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/24

Appeals Court Strikes Down $1,100 Jury Fee

The Michigan appeals court has thrown out an unusual punishment for a northern Michigan man who was ordered to pay $1,100 for having a three-hour jury trial.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/17

36th District Court (WWJ Photo/Beth Fisher)

Ex-Detroit Lawyer Loses Appeal Over ‘Ghetto’ Remark

A former top lawyer for the city of Detroit who lost her job for describing a local court as “ghetto” has lost an appeal over her dismissal.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/09

Light Sentence Tossed In Child Porn Case

An appeals court ordered a new sentence Monday for a Detroit-area man who avoided federal prison despite pleading guilty to possessing thousands of images of child pornography.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/28

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