Islam

Farrakhan To Detroit: Investment Needed In City

“The city abandoned, crime and violence rampant, and the governor has seen fit to take away the rights of the voting public,” said the Nation of Islam leader.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/17

Lawsuit Claims Unfair Treatment Of Muslim Inmates

The Michigan Department of Corrections is being sued by a civil rights group on behalf of Muslim inmates.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/25

McDonalds sign outside of restaurant. (File Getty Images/Joe Raedle)

Deal Approved In Muslims’ Suit Against McDonald’s

A judge on Wednesday finalized a $700,000 settlement between McDonald’s Corp. and members of Michigan’s Muslim community over claims a suburban Detroit restaurant falsely advertised its food as prepared according to Islamic law.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/17

Court Rejects Appeal In West Bloomfield Mosque Controversy

The Michigan Supreme Court won’t hear an appeal over the sale of a Detroit-area school for a mosque and Islamic community center.

2013/02/02

Man Sentenced To Life In Stepdaughter’s Slaying

A 47-year-old Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the fatal shooting of his 20-year-old stepdaughter after she left home to be with relatives in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/16

SMART Wins Appeal In Dispute Over Muslim Ads

A group offering to help Muslims who want to leave their religion has lost a key court ruling in a dispute over ads on Detroit-area buses.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/25

Former Dearborn Man Convicted In Stepdaughter’s Slaying

A Minnesota man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of his 20-year-old stepdaughter last year in Warren.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/20

Florida pastor Terry Jones speaks to reporters. (WWJ File Photo Beth Fisher)

Terry Jones Says He’s Not to Blame For Mideast Violence, Adds ‘They’ve Been Doing This For 1,400 Years’

So, will he stop promoting the movie in the wake of violence? Jones said he would consider backing down from showing the full movie, but hasn’t decided yet. He hasn’t seen the entire movie.

CBS Sports Radio 1270–2012/09/13

J. Christopher Stevens (State Department)

U.S. Ambassador To Libya Among 4 Americans Killed In Benghazi Attack

“It’s a problem when you have religious fanatics or extremists that are willing to use violence to gain their ends,” said U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/12