Michigan Appeals Court Allows Hit Man To Testify
A convicted hit man will have the opportunity to testify and possibly clear a young man in a quadruple-killing at a Detroit drug house.
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A convicted hit man will have the opportunity to testify and possibly clear a young man in a quadruple-killing at a Detroit drug house.
"You have to admit this is a bizarre case," Judge Christopher Murray said.
A Clinton Township grandma who was convicted of murder during a fourth trial will spend the rest of her life in jail.
A 63-year-old grandmother who stood trial three earlier times in the bathtub drowning of her 4-year-old grandson has been convicted of first-degree murder in her fourth trial.
Jurors on Tuesday entered the courtroom for the first time to ask a question during deliberations in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Jurors returned to work in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick -- but not for long.
"If Kwame Kilpatrick was white and his name was Kent Masters Kensington, he would not be on trial," said Daniel Ferguson -- Kilpatrick's brother-in-law and Bobby Ferguson's cousin.
Bernard Kilpatrick wasn't an extortionist but a sharp-elbowed consultant who did legitimate work for people who wanted business with the city, his attorney said during final arguments.
Macomb County prosecutors have altered the charges against a woman whose three previous trials in the drowning death of her 4-year-old grandson ended without resolution.
On day 49 of the trial last Monday one of the government's star witnesses took the stand.
City contractor Johnson Akinwusi wrapped up his testimony saying he paid nearly $5K for suits the incoming mayor had in layaway.
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of killing his father with a baseball bat and seriously injuring his mother and brother, is expected to take the stand Thursday.
A nasty fall by defense attorney Susan Van Dusen on Monday tripped up the trial this week and caused federal prosecutors to re-direct their focus on new allegation not detailed in the 100 page indictment.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has a full day of court appearances on his planner.
A March trial has been scheduled for a 74-year-old West Bloomfield woman charged in the shooting death of her 17-year-old grandson.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick must meet with Judge Groner to discuss restitution and sales of his book.
Karl Kado was put under a rigorous cross-examination Tuesday, one day after telling jurors that he passed cash to then-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father, Bernard Kilpatrick.
Two people in the Upper Peninsula who were convicted of trying to extort money from actor John Stamos are blaming their lawyers.
At a hearing in Washington, the justices appeared inclined to rule that criminal defendants like Lamar Evans can't be retried, even if the acquittal is based on legal errors.
A disgraced, former Michigan police officer was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for the strangulation death of his pregnant girlfriend that was intended to appear as a suicide.
The former head of Detroit's water department has pleaded guilty, six weeks into a corruption trial that also involves ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
An 18-year-old Troy man who was acquitted on charges of carrying a loaded rifle through downtown Birmingham is now suing the city.
A jury has convicted a 37-year-old suspended police officer of first-degree murder in the extension cord strangulation of a woman eight months pregnant with his son.
A Detroit-area man says he was granted immunity to help authorities in a case involving election petitions submitted by former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's campaign.
A juror has been dismissed from the public corruption trial against Kwame Kilpatrick for getting a little too much shut-eye.
A former federal prosecutor says nothing is barring Attorney General Dana Nessell from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
Video captured when a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, will offer turkeys, hams, pies, produce and more.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
A former federal prosecutor says nothing is barring Attorney General Dana Nessell from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
Video captured when a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, will offer turkeys, hams, pies, produce and more.
With the third anniversary of the Oxford High School shooting approaching, the parents of the victims are demanding a state-led independent investigation.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
Earlier this week, the automaker announced that it was indefinitely laying off 1,100 union-backed workers at its Toledo South Assembly Plant.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
In September, nurses submitted cards of interest to the National Labor Relations Board, which then approved the right to hold a formal vote
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The DOJ has notified the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan State Attorney General's Office of the investigation.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
The Detroit Lions are on fire this season, and they are setting records along the way.
The Lions are off to their best start since 1934. As of Monday afternoon, BetMGM's Super Bowl 59 odds have Detroit at +310.
The Minnesota Frost take on the New York Sirens on Sunday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
Highland Park is updating residents on plans for new water meters. Council members on Monday passed a motion on three separate resolutions regarding the installation of those new meters.
Former federal prosecutor Rick Convertino says nothing is barring Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
A Michigan ballet company is asking for the public's help to save Christmas after a trailer with its "Nutcracker" props was stolen over the weekend. Video captured the moment a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The Motor City Cruise will be hosting a coaches clinic on Saturday, Nov. 23. Associate head coach Marcus Stout joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the upcoming event.
Ford Motor Company is facing new fallout over multiple recalls. U.S. auto regulators announced two investigations days after fining the automaker $165 million. Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of Headlight.News, joined CBS News to weigh in.