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Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

On December 20, 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that make Michigan the 20th state to legalize sports betting. Michiganders and those visiting the Great Lakes State will have to wait before placing losing wagers for the Lions to win the…

By Grewal Law

/ 23 Dec 2019

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

Catholic Church in England “shocked to its core” over evil in its members

In England, the Home Office is finishing up a massive investigation into historical sexual abuse perpetuated by government, religious, education, and other institutions. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recently heard testimony from top Catholic officials in the country, where

By Kelly McClintock

/ 15 Nov 2019

Catholic Church in England “shocked to its core” over evil in its members

Resident Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Assault Perpetrated While Under the Supervision of the MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Last October, following an investigation, Michigan State University police announced a warrant had been issued for Michel Phinn for criminal sexual conduct that occurred while he was a resident doctor under the supervision of MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Phinn was arrested a little over…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 12 Nov 2019

Resident Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Assault Perpetrated While Under the Supervision of the MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Diocese of Lansing Fails to Properly Handle 1990 Sexual Assault Case, Leads to Second Victim

A report just released, commissioned by the Catholic Diocese of Lansing, states that the Church failed to keep parishioners safe from a priest abusing his power and sexually assaulting at least two young men. Patrick Egan sexually assaulted a man in his 20s during a…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 5 Nov 2019

Diocese of Lansing Fails to Properly Handle 1990 Sexual Assault Case, Leads to Second Victim

Pressure on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Change Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Assault

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are debating a historic piece of legislation, which would allow more time for survivors of child sexual assault to file civil and criminal lawsuits. After passing the state house earlier this year, it now awaits its fate in the senate judiciary committee.…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 21 Oct 2019

Reforming Statute of Limitations to Allow Survivors of Child Sexual Assault More Time to Seek Justice

Around the country, state legislatures are voting to change sexual assault statute of limitations, which are the time limits someone has to report crimes to the police, or file a civil lawsuit. Survivors of child sexual assault are especially prejudiced by statute of limitation laws,…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 18 Oct 2019

Sexual Assault Injuries and Damages

Sexual assault is a profoundly personal experience that affects each survivor differently. Often, the last thing any survivor is thinking about is compensation – more important to him or her is justice, accountability, and transparency. But the civil justice system exists to try to make…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 16 Oct 2019

NEW STUDY LINKS VAPING ILLNESS TO CARTRIDGE HARDWARE, NOT THE LIQUID ITSELF

There has been a recent flurry of illnesses, and even deaths, related to vaping. There has been wide debate concerning the cause of the illness with many states, including Michigan, banning flavored liquids found in many vaping products. Many of these bans focus on vaping…

By Tim Seeger

/ 14 Oct 2019

First Conviction Secured in Michigan Clergy Abuse Investigation

Following the massive statewide raid of Catholic dioceses the Michigan Attorney General’s office conducted late last year, and the round of arrest warrants which were issued thereafter, the first priest has been convicted. Patrick Casey was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct, but pled

By Kelly McClintock

/ 10 Oct 2019

Catholic Church Releases List of Offenders

The Diocese of Lansing published a list of 17 clergy members who were found to have credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against them. As stated on the site, “Credible allegation” means it was determined one or more of the following exists:…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 4 Oct 2019

Lansing Area Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

The Diocese of Lansing has recently revealed that 17 priests have been accused of sexually assaulting minors since its inception in 1937. In all, 155 survivors have come forward to report their sexual abuse at the hands of 69 clergy members. The abuse occurred across…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 27 Sep 2019

Lansing Area Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

Is your driver’s license or identification REAL ID compliant?

The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 and set “standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The Act set minimum security standards for licenses and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards for certain…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 25 Sep 2019