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Church leader accused of forced labor, money laundering scheme granted bond in Michigan
Published: October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM Tags: Taylor, Michigan, Wayne County Sign up for our Events Newsletter! Michelle Brannon accused for having role in alleged forced labor operation across multiple states Published: October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM Tags: Taylor, Michigan, Wayne County Michelle Brannon (WDIV) DETROIT – The woman facing charges for her alleged role in a forced labor and money-laundering conspiracy across multiple states, including Michigan, was granted bond in federal court on...
Detroit judge grants bond to religious leader in $50M forced labor, money laundering case
Their followers were forced to work long hours for little or no pay and pressured to meet steep donation quotas DETROIT – One half of a duo that is facing federal charges tied to a $50 million money laundering and forced labor scheme could be released on bond before her eventual trial.
Man wrongfully imprisoned for 11 years sues Detroit, Wayne County for $100M
DETROIT - Duane Williams, 55, from Detroit, has found a new purpose in life, but the scars from his incarceration still linger. "I didn't get to go to funerals; the relationship between me and my wife is worse now," Williams said on Tuesday. "Nothing can fix that. And what's happening inside of me, no money can fix that." He served nearly 11½ years of a life sentence from 2013 to 2024. Williams was wrongfully convicted of arson and murder in connection with a house fire on Aug.
Cyware and Carahsoft Partner to Deliver Operationalized Threat Intelligence to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Agencies Original
Agreement Enables Faster Adoption of AI-Driven Cyber Defense Solutions Through Carahsoft’s Government Procurement Channels NEW YORK & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyware, the industry leader in threat intelligence operationalization, collaboration and orchestrated response, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a strategic partnership.
Man who lost hands in chemical explosion at Kroger supermarket receives $77 million verdict
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WDIV) - A Michigan man lost most of his hands following a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger supermarket in 2022. This week, a jury reached a verdict and awarded him nearly $77 million. The family is happy with the decision, but they also say the money will not heal all wounds. “It’s bittersweet,” Jon Marko, the attorney for Brian Mierendorf, said.
Iseris: House of Power Wins 2025 Pacific Book Award for Best Fantasy
Iseris: House of Power Wins 2025 Pacific Book Award for Best Fantasy A bold fantasy debut exploring power, identity, and truth—winner of the 2025 Pacific Book Award for Best Fantasy.
Letter to the editor: The big picture
A recent Community Voice by Andy Wahrenbrock brought up two interesting points but, in my opinion, missed the big picture. The first was that “Since the opening of the Federal Reserve Bank, in 1914, America has… eras[ed] 97% of the dollar’s purchasing power.” That sounds terrible, but if you consider how much better off the average American is with housing, transportation, clothing and diet compared to 1914, maybe that loss of purchasing power isn’t so bad. kAm$64@?5[ E96C6 H2D 2 BF@E6 7C@> y@9?
Pride Month: What it means to be an ally
June is nationally recognized as Pride Month. The Pride Festival of Central PA in Harrisburg has come up with a way to give back to a number of organizations that have shown the meaning of being an ally. What is an ally? "Basically, an ally is a person that is not a member of the LGBTQ+ community. They are people that are supportive. They basically will stand up for us, and they will stand with us," said Dr. Eric Selvey, the president of the Pride Festival.
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