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Deadlocked jury in Samantha Woll murder trial begins 4th day of deliberations
Detroit — The jury deciding the fate of a man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has begun its fourth day of deliberations after twice telling the judge it was deadlocked. Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 29, is charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, home invasion and lying to police...
Wayne County jail agrees to changes for inmates with disabilities
Detroit — The Wayne County jail has promised to make several changes to ensure better treatment of inmates who have disabilities as part of a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's office in Detroit that was announced Monday. The jail has agreed to implement processes for identifying people with disabilities...
Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. Separately, a federal prosecutor announced Monday that the Wayne County jail has agreed to improve how it serves people with disabilities and mental health needs.
11K without power after storms but relief coming to Metro Detroit
Clusters of Metro Detroit residents are without power after another round of storms on Monday night, but the National Weather Service projects some relief ahead this week with cooler temperatures in store. A total of 11,818 DTE Energy customers were without power as of 2 p.m.. Of those, more than...
Jurors in Samantha Woll murder trial resume 5th day of deliberations
DETROIT — Jurors have begun deliberating in their fifth and likely final day in the murder trial against a man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, after telling a Wayne County judge three days in a row that they were deadlocked. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Margaret...
Feds, Wayne County reach 'landmark' settlement about jail inmates with disabilities
Federal prosecutors in Detroit announced Monday they have reached what they are calling a "landmark" settlement with Wayne County regarding improving conditions for jail inmates with disabilities and several related reforms coming to the lockup. The agreement, which includes monitoring, will be in place for three years unless the county demonstrates "durable compliance," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Durable compliance, per the agreement, includes a demonstration of sustained compliance over...
McNamara Terminal Getting Upgraded Bathrooms, Baggage Carousels, More
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport announced that upgrades to 67 restrooms are underway. According to airport officials, every restroom undergoing renovations is being stripped down to the studs and rebuilt. Jul. 16—Extensive upgrades are being made at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and travelers going through the McNamara Terminal are...
Detroit Institute of Arts seeks applicants for 2025 Inside Out program
Winter landscape in Moonlight by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner and the Portrait of Postman Roulin by Vincent van Gogh are just a few of the masterpieces that have been added to the horizon in communities across the region through the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out Program. Looking to add a...
Wayne County Primary Key Races and Dearborn Charter Question
Wayne County Key Races and Dearborn Charter Question. Wayne County voters select their County Clerk and judges for the 3rd and 34th Circuit Courts on Aug. 6, while Dearborn residents also vote on changes to the city charter which underwent its 12 year review. Wayne County Clerk Candidates. Cathy M....
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DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. Separately, a federal prosecutor announced Monday that the Wayne County jail has agreed to improve how it serves people with disabilities and mental health needs.
Wayne County judge upholds dismissing manslaughter charges against ex-DPD officer
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Wayne County Circuit Court judge upheld the dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against a former Detroit police officer. 70-year-old Daryl Vance died following a verbal altercation with Detroit Police Officer Juwan Brown back in September. Witnesses said at the time that Vance was drunk and beligerant outside of the Garden Bowl in Midtown.
Deadlocked jury in Samantha Woll murder trial to resume deliberations
Detroit — Deliberations will resume Monday for a Detroit man accused of murdering Jewish leader Samantha Woll, even after jury said they are deadlocked. After deliberating for more than 10 hours, the jury deciding the fate of Michael Jackson-Bolanos told Wayne County Circuit Judge Margaret Van Houten on Friday afternoon. Van Houten gave them more instructions and asked them to return Monday morning.
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