Detroit mother speaks out after son punches father to death
Percilla Poole said she is in shock and disbelief about what happened Saturday afternoon between her son, Le Mar Manassa Jr., and his father, Le Mar Manassa Sr.
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Percilla Poole said she is in shock and disbelief about what happened Saturday afternoon between her son, Le Mar Manassa Jr., and his father, Le Mar Manassa Sr.
Le Mar Manassa Jr. was arraigned Tuesday and given a $500,000 bond with a GPS tether and house arrest.
Shaniqua Lashauntae Baskins is charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree child abuse.
There were three loaded guns in her house the night former ballerina Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband Doug Benefield.
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Authorities say Christopher Casey used a large military-style knife to stab Robert Wallace several times.
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
A newborn baby was carried home by a Siberian Husky to its home and police were alerted to the grisly discovery on Dec. 7, 1985.
The woman was jailed on suspicion of attempted manslaughter following the incident.
Police say 34-year-old Clifton Shortie left a loaded rifle unsecured in the basement of a home.
The Wayne County prosecutor's office says that Sharper used a stolen gun to rob a woman in her driveway in the same neighborhood Dec. 22.
A young man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a Detroit teenager who was fatally shot while playing with a gun on Christmas.
A grand jury in Texas has formally indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter.
An Oakland County man has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the strangulation death of his wife in their Southfield home as their children watched.
A teen convicted of manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at a Detroit-area party has been sentenced as an adult to four to 15 years in prison.
The state sent cease-and-desist letters to Lucky Tiger Casino and Rich Palms Casino, operated by Alistair Solutions NV in Curaçao.
The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
Southeast Michigan residents are in the path of what could be the second round of severe weather this week.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
The state sent cease-and-desist letters to Lucky Tiger Casino and Rich Palms Casino, operated by Alistair Solutions NV in Curaçao.
Southeast Michigan might see another round of severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of No. 2.
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.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, according to a report from the Kent County Health Department and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The person is a resident of Kent County, and had traveled recently both through Detroit Metro Airport and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.
Stricter rules in Michigan involving how young children are seated – and where they sit – in a passenger vehicle take effect April 2. The Michigan legislature approved the law last year, aligning state law with federal recommendations. A noticeable change involves where children aged 8 to 11 can sit, as they will now need to sit in the rear seating area rather than in a front passenger seat.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow has declared her candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race as a Democrat.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker delivered a 25-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor. The record-breaking speech began Monday evening and wrapped up Tuesday night.
President Trump is expected to announce plans on Wednesday for reciprocal tariffs.