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William Smith's defense team submitted a sentencing memorandum, asking that the court impose a fair sentence and a just sentence and not one driven by sensationalism and other improper influences."
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling more than $40 million from the Conservancy.
The woman is accused of embezzling money and using the man's credit cards and opening a few in his name, the sheriff's office said.
The former director of a Michigan center pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the facility, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
A Detroit woman was charged with felony embezzlement involving money taken from City of Detroit's retirement funds.
A Michigan man is sentenced to 180 days for embezzling thousands of dollars from an elderly woman he befriended.
David White, 68, of Union City, was sentenced Thursday to 4 to 20 years in prison after being found guilty by an Oakland County jury.
A Lawton woman was charged with embezzling from her aunt while acting as her power of attorney, officials said.
Tracie Green, 64, of South Lyon, is charged with three counts of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult.
William Smith pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
Officials say a 31-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man allegedly stole more than $350,000 from a local wine shop where he worked.
The former president of United Steelworkers Local 2513 has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $58,000 from the union.
A Warren nursing home manager was charged in connection to embezzling more than $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults, officials said.
Lisa Marie Tramski, 57, of Burtchville, was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to $51,600.75 in restitution.
A Michigan man is sentenced to five to 20 years in prison for stealing $26,000 from several businesses, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
The woman also failed to report her income on Michigan tax returns and must pay $52,215 in restitution.
A 33-year-old Redford man has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from his grandfather.
A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order banning the former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William A. Smith and other individuals from accessing up to $39.3 million in assets.
A former Wyandotte elementary school principal accused of embezzling more than $89,000 of school funds has pleaded guilty.
A 67-year-old woman will stand trial for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly man she had a relationship with, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
Police said Marivelis Serrano, 48, is facing 18 charges, including embezzlement and identity theft.
David Rosenberg, 72, of DeWitt, is sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for embezzling about $780,000 from retired priests, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced Monday.
A Michigan man has been charged with embezzlement after he allegedly used his father's funds to pay his own bills and make personal purchases, officials said.
Trevor Beaver, 31, is charged with one count of embezzlement over $100,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. If convicted, he faces 20 years to life in prison.
Some residents told CBS News Detroit it was a scary shock to find out the air here might not have been safe.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
A new initiative to educate young drivers will give high school students in Dearborn, Michigan, hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Some residents told CBS News Detroit it was a scary shock to find out the air here might not have been safe.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for people near an industrial building fire in Roseville, Michigan.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Alpena Power Company claims Michigan's ice storm was an "act of God," not subject to automatic billing credit law.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
A drive-in theater that opened in 2021 in Monroe County has closed for good; citing overall industry trends.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Record consumer debt, years of steep inflation and other factors are driving more Americans to considering filing for bankruptcy.
Amid reports the IRS may end its free Direct File program, more than 170 lawmakers are demanding it remains open.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Ahead of Games 3 and 4, the Pistons announced Tuesday fan giveaways as well as new food and merchandise offerings.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 for their fourth win in five games.
Michigan's Fred Richard and Paul Juda finished first and second in the all-around and the Wolverines edged them past five-time defending champion Stanford to win their first NCAA men's gymnastics title since 2014.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for people near an industrial building fire in Roseville, Michigan. The order was in place for nearly two hours, being issued shortly before noon Tuesday and being lifted around 1:40 p.m.
A manslaughter charge has been filed in the aftermath of a stabbing at a gas station in Southfield, Michigan.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet. Tuesday's celebration comes after several federal workers in Michigan lost their jobs amid DOGE layoffs. Hundreds of others marched outside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offices in Ann Arbor to express their appreciation for these employees' important role in protecting our planet.
April is National Poetry Month, and Wednesday is the birthday of poet William Shakespeare. To celebrate, Shakespeare in Detroit is hosting the annual Sonnet Slam on April 23. Executive director Sam White and poet Devon "The Sonnet Man" Glover join CBS News Detroit to discuss the upcoming event.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.