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Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could be eligible to have their records expunged after governor signs bills DETROIT -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 4980-4985 and 5120 reforming Michigan's criminal expungement laws making it easier for people who have committed certain felonies and misdemeanors to have their record expunged. Changes in the bills include allowing a person to set aside one or more marijuana offenses if the offense would not have been a crime...
WASHINGTON (AP) - A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to sponsor events in major U.S. cities starting next week to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election. Mrs. Obama's When We All Vote and James' More Than A Vote are teaming to provide information, transportation, food, music, personal protective equipment and other support at early voting sites...
A cash reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the shooting death of Anthony "Nicky" Jones on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Jones was in the area of Lehigh and Princess Streets in Inkster when he was approached by an unknown man and shot to death. The shooting took place at 12:45 in the afternoon. According to one witness and police reports, Jones was with a cousin when the pair were scouting out properties for...
River Rouge's Director of Public Safety Roberto Cruz was born and raised in River Rouge. He began as a firefighter with the city in 1993 after receiving job offers from the Los Angeles Police Department and the Denver, Colorado Fire Department, then deciding to remain near family and home and work in his hometown. Cruz says the community is a diverse one and that quality is what makes it an appealing place to call home. "I've worked my whole career here," he says. "It's been a great community,...
Before last night's vice-presidential debate, the hype, at least among Democrats, was that Kamala Harris was going to knock Mike Pence out. You might have thought it was 1988 again, and the debate was that year's most anticipated prizefight, with the senator from California playing the role of Mike Tyson and the sitting vice president cast as Leon Spinks. Tyson knocked out Spinks in 91 seconds. The brevity of the bout became one more piece of evidence for Tyson's breathtaking power, and it...
As Election Day draws closer voters in Detroit have new options to cast their ballots early. The Covid-19 pandemic is shaping changes at the ballot box and making them more accessible than ever before. "This will be an election week because we know we'll be counting numerous, record breaking number of absentee ballots," said Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey. The general election is 28 days away and over three million Michigan voters are requesting absentee ballots. Michigan Secretary of State...
LANSING - Today, the Michigan House of Representatives took up House Resolution 316, a bipartisan memorial resolution honoring the late Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) with his father, Roger Robinson and long-time staff member, Dawn Tucker-Davis, in attendance. Rep. Robinson faithfully served as the representative of Michigan's 4th House District from January 2019 until his tragic death on March 29, 2020, at the age of 44 from the Coronavirus. Rep. Robinson's bill, HB 5120, which will help give...
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved a contract supporting facial recognition in Detroit, even after a vast majority of public comments were in opposition to the measure. The measure, approved by a 6-3 vote, approves spending $219,984 to cover costs associated with upgrades and maintenance. The council's vote was preceded by a morning protest and an hour of public comment from residents opposing facial recognition, arguing the technology is "racist." The contract with Dataworks Plus LLC...
On September 30, Wayne City officials held a ribbon-cutting and flag raising ceremony at the new Wayne Veterans Memorial. Attending the event were community members, city officials, donors to the project, and veterans, some of whom are employed by the city of Wayne's Department of Public Works. Plans for the new memorial came into existence in 2016 when discussion was raised on refurbishing the city's Peace Memorial located next to the Wayne Library. Area veterans indicated they wanted a...
WARREN, Mich. (AP) - A white man accused of firing shots into the home of a Black suburban Detroit family who put a Black Lives Matter sign in their front window asked for forgiveness during a court hearing Thursday. Michael Frederick Jr., 24, made the remarks after being given a moment to speak about bond. He was appearing by video in Warren District Court for arraignment on charges including ethnic intimidation. Frederick told Judge Michael Chupa that he wanted Eddie and Candace Hall to...
Inkster Police Chief William Riley knows the importance of having training to keep his staff and the community safe. Over a two day period, the entire department went through Implicit Bias training. The training was conducted by Omar Neal, whose has trained over 100, 000 people. He knows first hand what is required as he is a former police officer and mayor of Tuskegee Alabama. "The focus of the class is to get the officer to understand how their unconscious bias may animate their activities...
After 194 days, months of protests, and a $12 million civil settlement, the family of Breonna Taylor did not receive the justice they have desperately sought. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a Grand Jury failed to indict the officers for killing Taylor, while one officer was charged with shooting into an apartment – not Taylor's. "They didn't want to charge anyone with the murder of Breonna Taylor," said Steve Romines, the attorney for Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker. Officer Brett Hankinson was i...
On Tuesday, September 8, Westland Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik announced a partnership with Altovista Technology to provide the department with a new intelligence risk management software program designed to help prevent policing problems from occurring. The partnership is the latest move by Westland Police to promote law enforcement transparency and build community trust and confidence. The software program, named Arx Alert, allows for two configurable user dashboards; an internal dashboard will...
This is your opportunity to get to know the people that will be on the November ballot. During the month of September, the Telegram News provided candidates that are on the November ballot an opportunity to inform the residents who they are. Here are two more candidates. LISA MARTIN CANDIDATE FOR 34TH DISTRICT COURT JUDGE 1. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR THIS POSITION? I decided to run for 34th District Court Judge because the people who appear in the court are entitled to have their case heard...
(CNN)Even as the nation surpasses 200,000 Covid-19 deaths, there are still people who think the coronavirus is a hoax. Survivors of the disease and members of victims' families beg to differ and are sharing their very real experiences with the deadly disease. Ann and Marvin Robinson, a married couple in Casper, Wyoming, got the virus almost three months ago. Marvin, 73, still has shortness of breath, and both are battling fatigue. "We have friends who still believe it's a hoax. They think that i...
. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR THIS POSITION? I am running for this position because I have witnessed the unfairness of our system of justice and as an officer of the court and a part of the system, I feel I have a responsibility to work to change the system to ensure fairness and justice for all regardless of skin color or socioeconomic status. I enjoy helping others and as a judge I could help a greater number of people and have a greater impact. The courts need greater diversity, not only...
Time is running out for you to do your part in helping your community. Sept. 30 is the last day for households and census takers, who have been reaching out to those who haven’t responded, to submit their information. We need everyone to be counted this year. These numbers will determine how much funding each city gets for the next ten (10) years. The numbers also will determine how the elected seats are determined for State Legislature, County Commission and U. S. Congress. We won’t have tim...
Since 1988, from September 15 to October 15, the United States recognizes the contributions and the unique influence of Hispanic Americans to the Nation. The value in the community's history, culture, and achievements to better the country began to be acknowledged in 1968 when the month-long celebration was just a week -- yes! It all started as Hispanic Heritage Week. Rep. Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles sponsored legislation that President Lyndon Johnson later signed into law to designate a...
DETROIT-Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), announced a milestone achievement for her trademark Neighborhood Service Centers, in which vital constituent services are carried out. As of today, through the work of the service centers, $1,204,306 has been put in the pockets of residents in Michigan's 13th Congressional District with more to come before the end of Rep. Tlaib's first term. Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic forcing national and local governments to shift focus, Tlaib...
Inkster – The City of Inkster has prevailed in a lawsuit brought against it by Suite B, Inc. The dismissal ruling was issued on August 18 by Judge Dana Hathaway in the Wayne County Circuit Court. Suite B filed the lawsuit in 2018 against the City of Inkster, former Mayor Byron Nolen, and Charles Nolen, alleging impropriety when their medical marijuana license wasn't renewed. Inkster City Council will address the case dismissal during their virtual session on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7 p...
This is your opportunity to get to know the people that will be on the November ballot. Check back each week to learn about more candidates. KIMBERLY ALEXANDER CANDIDATE FOR ECORSE CITY COUNCIL . WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR THIS POSITION? I decided to run for a position on the Ecorse City Council to bring diversity; being born and reared, in Ecorse as a woman of color. I am dedicated to ensuring that all issues are addressed on a diverse platform while moving our city forward. 2. WHAT...
As Election Day, November 3, 2020, draws near, COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation. As a safety precaution, many voters nationwide are opting to vote by mail, also known as absentee voting, rather than stand in line or enter a crowed polling place to cast their vote. But is absentee voting safe and secure? Yes, says Inkster City Clerk Felicia Rutledge. "The Board of Canvassers, they certify the election, they make sure the numbers are correct," she says. "There are so many checks and...
n 2018, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) launched a series on the plight of missing children of color – focusing primarily on missing Black girls. The series, which continues with regular updates, included the development of partnerships with several organizations that focus on educating the public about missing children across the U.S. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit's "Operation Not Forgotten" r...
LANSING - After months of work, a bipartisan group of legislators announced the introduction of 10 bills designed to prevent future health care crises in nursing homes, long term care, adult foster, and child care facilities. In conjunction with Governor Whitmer's nursing home task force, the members of the House Bipartisan Nursing Home Workgroup developed legislation to increase transparency and outline plans for care facilities for future public health crises. State Representative Leslie Love...
The deadline for participating in the 2020 Census is September 30. So with only 27 days left to be counted, now is the time to stop procrastinating and complete the census, which is available by mail and for the first time also online and by phone. Census officials say it takes less than 10 minutes to fill out the census whether you do it by mail, phone or online. To get the process started, visit 2020census.gov "We want a 70 percent participation rate," said Armon E. Lowery, partnership...
