State Senator Virgil Smith Takes Plea Deal, Agrees To Resign In Domestic Assault Case
Smith was arrested last Spring at his Detroit home after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Smith was arrested last Spring at his Detroit home after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.
Victims' rights advocates say Michigan lags behind some other states when it comes to laws meant to keep guns from domestic abusers.
Along with felonious assault and domestic violence assault and battery, Virgil Smith is also charged with felony firearm and malicious destruction of personal property.
Authorities say a mother was accidentally killed by her son when an argument broke out at the family's home on Detroit's west side.
A man who prosecutors say killed his wife during a marathon argument over infidelity and talks of divorce has been convicted of second-degree murder in her 2014 stabbing death.
A 27-year-old man accused of assaulting his girlfriend was taken into custody following a police chase along I-75 after deputies ran into him while responding to the crime scene.
The judge said the accused didn't intend to kill the woman, although the victim was cut across the chest and her bedroom was set on fire.
Police say they found items at the home with "blood all over" that might indicate the woman was hit with some sort of weapon.
A 26-year-old Detroit man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a double shooting that took place in front of his 5-year-old son.
The 35-year-old Smith is accused of firing as many as ten shots at ex-wife's parked Mercedes-Benz.
A hearing for State Senator Virgil Smith, who is facing charges of domestic violence and assault, has been postponed until later this month.
Police have a man in custody who, according to reports, killed his wife in front of their two young children.
A judge on Thursday dismissed domestic violence charges against Ray Rice, who was captured by a surveillance camera knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a hotel elevator last year.
Michigan House Bill 4478 would allow the person applying for a Personal Protection Order to include his or her pets.
The leader of the Michigan Senate says a senator facing criminal charges should give "serious consideration" to whether or not he can still serve his constituents.
Domestic violence is nothing to joke about.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she later died. Neighbors say the husband had a bad temper and police have been called to the home before.
Authorities say Rakowski was stabbed more than a dozen times and her daughter once.
Reports state that the incident began when Jason Dale was driven home from a bar by the victim.
Authorities say an argument between lovers ended with a man stabbed to death and a woman in police custody.
The University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University are currently under federal investigation for their handling of sexual violence reports.
A maintenance man was changing the locks when the ex-boyfriend showed up with a gun, according to police.
Two members of Congress have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to clarify whether teams can lose draft picks if they do not properly address domestic violence.
Police arrived at the home after receiving a 911 call from a man who was threatening to take his life.
Gun control and anti-domestic violence advocates are urging the governor to take action on new legislation.
Distracted driving has been cited as the cause after two Highland Park patrol cars crashed at an intersection.
Wednesday was the first Michigan student count day where new rules prohibited financial incentives for students who attend class on the designated days.
A Macomb County man has pleaded no contest to charges resulting from a shooting last March in a hospital's parking garage.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
A vehicle storage lot in the area of Mack Avenue and Connor Street was entered early Wednesday.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Wednesday was the first Michigan student count day where new rules prohibited financial incentives for students who attend class on the designated days.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor. The boy was a student in Ecorse schools.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
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