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Colleagues of former judge charged with assault say the system failed to protect them
An assault charge against retired Ingham County Circuit Court Chief Judge William Collette earlier this month didn’t surprise some of his former judicial colleagues, who say their reports of his threatening behavior toward them while on the bench were ignored. They contend the problem of bullying and harassment in the court is bigger than Collette, […]
Look who’s back: Engler helps start Craig PAC
Former Gov. John Engler, who resigned from his interim Michigan State University post amid scandal in 2019, isn’t done with Michigan. The Republican, who served as governor from 1991 to 2002, was tapped to helm MSU after the school was rocked by allegations that Dr. Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of women while being on […]
Here are the candidates on the ballot for MSU, ed boards and state Supreme Court
The Michigan Democratic Party and Michigan Republican Party held state conventions over the weekend and voted on their nominees for the state Board of Education, the Michigan Supreme Court and the managing boards of the state’s three flagship universities. Candidates will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The Michigan State University Board of […]
Column: Congress must help abused children during the COVID-19 crisis
As Congress debates a $1 trillion package for additional pandemic relief, the COVID-19 virus is unleashing a separate pandemic — one in which many children are facing more physical and sexual violence. This crisis is one Congress can address by putting some of the relief funding toward the fight against child exploitation. The Rape, Abuse […]
Survivors say DeVos Title IX rules may have let MSU off the hook
Michigan survivor advocates joined U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) during a Monday roundtable to discuss the upcoming implementation of a new federal Title IX final rule handed down in May by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Lawmakers with the Democratic Women’s Caucus hosted the roundtable to talk about potential harm posed to survivors by the […]
DeVos finalizes sexual assault rules that critics say ‘roll back the clock’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos finalized rules Wednesday that the administration says will improve due process in campus sexual assault cases, but that critics warn could discourage victims from coming forward. The new regulations expand rights for people accused of sexual misconduct on college campuses and make other changes to federal regulations governing schools’ obligations to […]
Nessel to charge 2 more priests in clergy probe, announce PFAS suit
Updated, 5:25 a.m. 12/26/19 The Catholic church sexual abuse investigation continues to expand in Michigan, as Attorney General Dana Nessel said she plans to announce charges against two more priests in the new year. So far, seven priests have been charged in the probe this year and two have pleaded guilty. There are 45 current […]
Whitmer makes pick to Wayne State board, as Trent joins her admin
Kim Trent has left the Wayne State University board to join the administration of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Trent will join the leadership team of the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) beginning in January. Whitmer announced Thursday she had appointed Shirley Stancato, a former nonprofit executive, in Trent’s place. The board has been […]
Slotkin pushes back on DeVos’ Title IX changes with legislation
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) proposed legislation this week to protect sexual assault survivors and stop U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX changes. In November 2018, DeVos initiated rollbacks to President Obama-era policies that held colleges and universities to higher standards when it came to handling accusations of sexual assault and harassment. The […]
Survivors have high hopes for new MSU trustee, but renew call to remove several legacy members
As of Wednesday afternoon, Michigan State University’s embattled Board of Trustees once again has eight members. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Trustee Renee Knake in a press release. Knake is a law professor, legal ethics expert and author who has taught at a number of universities, including MSU. Her appointment fills the seat […]