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Dave Boucher

2 years

A @Freep investigation, w/ @lilyalta : In 2016, Michigan lawmakers tried to largely ban educators from using tactics called "barbaric" by one key official. But we found since then, they've been used ~ 94,000 times, almost always on the most vulnerable kids

Michigan tried to limit 'barbaric' practice in 2016. Educators used it 94,000 times since.

Free Press investigation finds some Michigan educators using restraint and seclusion improperly, with no law to stop them.

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3 years

New: Michigan house leaders remove Rep. Gary Eisen, a GOP lawmaker, from his committee assignments. In a Monday radio interview, Eisen alluded to disruptions of the Electoral College vote. When asked if he could ensure no one would be hurt, he said no

Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

On Monday, state Rep. Gary Eisen alluded to participating in something to disrupt Electoral College proceedings. He refused to rule out violence.

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Breaking: In a 5-2 ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court rules state law *already bans* businesses and employers from discriminating against someone based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It's a landmark ruling on discrimination in Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court: Law bans discrimination based on sexual orientation

The ruling is a landmark decision that determines state law already bans businesses from discriminating based on sexual orientation.

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SAN JOSE — Technically Rookies Sports Bar is down the road from where the 49ers play, but you’d think you were in the heart of Detroit tonight

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Breaking: A federal judge in Michigan has sanctioned Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and the Kraken team over their election lawsuit that sought to overturn legit results and award state's votes to President Trump. Judge Parker's ruling, in a word: excoriating

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New: Michigan sets record for number of absentee ballot already requested for November election. With ~2.1 million requests in, expect many more this fall.

Michigan sets record for number of absentee ballot requests for Nov. election

The state expects more than 3 million Michigan voters to cast absentee ballots in the general election this fall.

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New: @RepCAJohnson , a Detroit Democrat who is Black, publicly posted voicemails that convey death threats she's received since Wednesday's legislative hearing with Rudy Giuliani. The vile messages use racist language and call for her to be lynched

Black Michigan lawmaker posts voicemails saying she should be lynched

State Rep. Johnson, D-Detroit, received the voicemails, including one that said she should be 'swinging from a rope.'

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Breaking: Oakland County law enforcement report 3 students dead in Oxford High School shooting. At least one teacher, other students hurt. Suspect in custody within 5 minutes of first call. Hand gun recovered

4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody as a Michigan school shooting has left four dead and seven injured

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MacDonald said her office is weighing charging both of Crumbley's parents and will be making charging decisions "swiftly"

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New: The Antrim County hand tally affirms certified election results. Total change after recounting nearly 16,000 votes? Trump netted 12 more votes. via @clarajanehen and @paulegan4

Antrim County hand tally affirms certified election results

Antrim County audit confirms there were no errors with tabulators that counted ballots.

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Giuliani spoke *for hours* without a mask on during Wednesday's legislative hearing in Michigan. At one point, he asked a witness sitting next to him to take off her mask (she did not).

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. @RudyGiuliani , by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus. Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!

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. @mtgreenee of Georgia objects to Michigan results, says: - "error rate" exceeds FEC rate (there is no FEC rate) and - People who've filed affidavits never had voices heard. (Trump campaign pulled lawsuit before judge could rule!) With no Senate objection, challenge fails

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Law enforcement: - 3 deceased, all students - 6 others injured, including one teacher - Semi-automatic handgun, believed to have fired more than 15 shots

4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody as a Michigan school shooting has left four dead and seven injured

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New: Sidney Powell's new filing w/US Supreme Court argues the Michigan Legislature supports efforts for so-called GOP delegates to give MI's electoral votes to Trump. It doesn't. Claim joins list of blatantly wrong info about Michigan in her filings

New Supreme Court filing includes blatantly wrong information about Michigan

The filing is part of a long-shot legal effort to get the U.S. Supreme Court or Congress to overturn the will of voters and award Trump the presidency,

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Breaking: Amid pressure and threats of violence, all 16 of Michigan's delegates to the Electoral College follow the law and vote for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

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MacDonald says Crumbley will be arraigned later this afternoon. "We have got to address responsible gun ownership in Oakland County and this country." "Kids deserve better, parents deserve better, teachers deserve better. We have to do better."

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Trump thanks other candidates, including John Gibbs. Makes fun of how Peter Meijer spells and pronounces his name. Suggests no one knows how to pronounce the name of one of the largest grocery store chains in the state

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Law enforcement says suspect was a 15-year-old student who was a sophomore at the high school. Suspect has already evoked right to remain silent.

4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody as a Michigan school shooting has left four dead and seven injured

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Breaking: A big batch of Wayne County votes just came in. With 96% of total votes in, Biden stretches lead in Michigan over Trump to 36,000 votes. About 80K left to count. -Biden: 2,567,749 - Trump: 2,531,193 #Election2020

Biden declared victor in Michigan as state tallies final ballots

Who is winning the election? Here is where Michigan's ballot counting stands, including a breakdown in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

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MacDonald: Investigation is ongoing. Says it's possible additional charges could be filed in the future. She confirms her office is charging Crumbley as an adult due to the serious nature of the alleged crimes and facts that "suggest this was not just an impulsive act"

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Watch live: Oakland County Prosecutor to announce charges in Oxford school shooting via @freep

Authorities: Oxford school shooting suspect talked in video about killing students before rampage

Ethan Crumbley, 15, has been charged in the deaths of four students and the woundings of seven others, including a teacher at Oxford High School.

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. @dananessel on Supreme Court’s decision to reject Texas effort to overturn election results in Michigan: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is an important reminder that we are a nation of laws, and though some may bend to the desire of a single individual, the courts will not.”

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The president's video includes multiple false statements about Michigan and its elections process. They are demonstrably false.

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New: House GOP removes Detroit Democrat from committees, citing 'threats' in her Facebook video. Rep. Cynthia Johnson, who posted video Tuesday, had received death threats after she attempted to question Rudy Giuliani during a recent legislative hearing.

House GOP removes Detroit Democrat from committees, citing 'threats' in her Facebook video

In a video posted to Facebook on Tuesday, Rep. Cynthia Johnson issued a "warning to you Trumpers" and used the phrase "make them pay."

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BREAKING: Judge Cunningham issues a preliminary injunction that bars prosecutors in Michigan's 13 largest counties from enforcing a law criminalizing performing most abortions. The move keeps abortion legal in counties w/abortion clinics.

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I vividly remember taking road trips with my family to see relatives in West Virginia as a child and listening to Bill Withers tapes over and over again. He was one of my favorites, a true legend. RIP

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Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications. He was 81.

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Asked if the school missed anything re: threats ahead of the shooting, MacDonald says: "My focus isn't on what the school did wrong or right. My focus is on the victims in this case." "We really can't train ourselves out of this tragedy."

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MacDonald: "There is a mountain of digital evidence...we are confident that we can show there was premeditation."

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New: Michigan state senator removed her mask multiple times (briefly) during multiple legislative hearings Thursday. Hours later, she says she learned she had COVID-19

Michigan senator who attended Capitol meetings Thursday tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Sen. LaSata said she had no symptoms and thought it was safe to attend four committee hearings and the Senate floor session on Thursday.

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. @EliseStefanik mentions Michigan election fraud allegations. They've all been debunked or refuted. Every one. She referenced *those* affidavits. While Trump campaign included affidavits in a Michigan lawsuit, they pulled lawsuit before judge could rule

Trump withdraws federal lawsuit in Michigan, citing Wayne County canvasser affidavits

The Trump campaign inaccurately characterized the actions of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers in its rationale for withdrawing the federal lawsuit.

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. @LeeChatfield : “We have been consistent in our position on issues of violence and intimidation in politics...it must also apply when the public officials open the door to violent behavior and refuse to condemn it. We must do better."

Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

On Monday, state Rep. Gary Eisen alluded to participating in something to disrupt Electoral College proceedings. He refused to rule out violence.

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UPDATE: An Oakland County judge has *granted* Whitmer's request for a temporary restraining order. The order means Michigan prosecutors in counties with abortion clinics *cannot charge people* under the 1931 that criminalizes most abortions

Judge grants Whitmer request, blocks prosecutors from enforcing abortion ban

The emergency request comes hours after the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled a separate ban on enforcement did not apply to county prosecutors.

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3 years

Inbox: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel formally files a motion in federal court seeking sanctions against three local attorneys and Sidney Powell for lawsuit that relied on conspiracies and unfounded accusations to allege widespread voter fraud in the state

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New: In historic move, Michigan Dems select Winnie Brinks to steer the Senate and Joe Tate to helm the House. Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, is the first woman to serve as Senate majority leader. Tate, D-Detroit, is the first Black man to serve as speaker.

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Happening now: State Sen. @rosemarybayer is attempting to pull gun reform legislation out of committees (where its languished) and to the full Senate for a vote. GOP leaders attempting to object.

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. @tedcruz : “I don’t want to see doctors having to make a choice of who gets to live and who has to die because they don’t have the equipment to save their lives.” Story via @tombenning

‘Time is of the essence’: Ted Cruz urges Trump to use Defense Production Act to combat coronavirus

WASHINGTON — Some key Texas Republicans have joined the growing chorus calling on President Donald Trump to use the Defense Production Act to compel private...

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Overall, Biden up 120K votes on Trump in Michigan. Obviously the state did not stop counting votes, despite the Trump campaign lawsuit. That's well beyond recount territory too #Election2020

Michigan Presidential Election Results | Detroit Free Press

See election results, a county-by-county map and more for the Michigan Presidential election on Nov. 3, 2020.

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Oakland County Prosecutor Karen MacDonald starts to detail her office's review of the Oxford High School shooting: "We have watched school shootings unfold in communities across this country for far too long." She also identifies 15-year-old suspect as Ethan Crumbley

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House Speaker @LeeChatfield , R-Levering, says he and his family have also received threats. "Violent threats against anyone are a stain on our society and unacceptable, especially when that person is just trying to do their job and help people."

Black Michigan lawmaker posts voicemails saying she should be lynched

State Rep. Johnson, D-Detroit, received the voicemails, including one that said she should be 'swinging from a rope.'

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New: A Michigan judge just tossed the Antrim County election lawsuit. The legal challenge had become one of the remaining vessels to peddle lies and misinformation about the 2020 election, reports @clarajanehen . Appeal still possible/likely

Judge dismisses Antrim County election fraud lawsuit

The Antrim County lawsuit dismissed Tuesday has provided a platform for misinformation about tabulators manufactured by Dominion Voting Systems.

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@SergioMarBel Always well received when the government or public entities define the "proper times, places and manners for expressing protest.”

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Eisen, asked if he could ensure people will be safe: "No. I don’t know. Because what we’re doing today is uncharted. It hasn’t been done." Comments came at roughly same time Stephen Miller mentioned states seating alternate delegates to Electoral College

Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

On Monday, state Rep. Gary Eisen alluded to participating in something to disrupt Electoral College proceedings. He refused to rule out violence.

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Rep. @darrincamilleri tries to ask Rudy Giuliani a question, but Chairman Hall won't let him. He says he can only ask Jacob a question. "This is not Four Seasons Landscaping, this is the Michigan State Legislature," Camilleri said.

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Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes reports all 16 delegates voted for Joe Biden (as is required by law). Now, delegates will vote for VP-elect Kamala Harris

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I saw this video of an Indiana doctor downplaying the risks of COVID-19 and the need for vaccines at a school board meeting. I'm sure many of you saw the viral video too. But as @indystar notes, experts/research show his comments were dangerously wrong.

An Indiana doctor's COVID comments went viral. They were also full of misinformation.

Dr. Dan Stock, a doctor from Greenfield, spread misinformation about masks at a school board meeting in Indiana. It went viral.

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"Hell, Mitch McConnell was part of it," Shirkey also said. "I think they wanted to have a mess." All of this in inaccurate.

Shirkey falsely claims US Capitol attack was staged, not carried out by Trump supporters

Michigan's highest ranking Republican elected official falsely claimed deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol wasn't carried out by Trump supporters.

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Eisen also acknowledged some legislative buildings are closed today due to a threat of violence. But he called that threat "convenient," suggesting it is being used to dissuade pro-Trump attempts at disrupting Electoral College proceedings

Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

On Monday, state Rep. Gary Eisen alluded to participating in something to disrupt Electoral College proceedings. He refused to rule out violence.

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Number of questions asked of Giuliani by Michigan lawmakers: 0 Number of questions asked of Giuliani's witnesses by Michigan lawmakers: 0 Number of questions asked by Giuliani of the witness who came with him: A bunch Evidence of voter fraud: 0

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Shinkle says @MariManoogian won an election that was "fairly close." Manoogian says "it wasn't very close," notes she won by more than 10,000 votes.

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This is my last week at The Dallas Morning News. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with the talented journalists @dallasnews . But I'm enormously excited to join the staff of my hometown newspaper, the Detroit Free Press. I start @Freep in July, can't wait!

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MacDonald says evidence shows Crumbley started planning the attack "well before the incident."

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Story w/ @clarajanehen : Video shows @SenMikeShirkey say bad actors, not Trump supporters, "staged" the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, calling the idea that people who attended Trump's rally then walked down the street to storm the Capitol a "hoax"

Shirkey falsely claims US Capitol attack was staged, not carried out by Trump supporters

Michigan's highest ranking Republican elected official falsely claimed deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol wasn't carried out by Trump supporters.

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Breaking: Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher rules the state's 1931 law criminalizing most abortions is *unconstitutional.* This is *not* the final say on abortion access in the state, but it's the first time an MI court has ruled like this on the abortion law

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Happening now: Michigan Secretary of State @JocelynBenson is conducting a presser on the dangers of election misinformation a day before the Aug. 2 primary. "I am here to ensure voters they will be safe, and their rights will be protected."

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I think it's relevant to note that the House Oversight Committee (allowing a partisan attorney who represents a political candidate ask questions of witnesses who came with him) has not had anyone from the city of Detroit (clerk, election advisors, etc) testify since the election

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Story: During a more-than 3-hour hearing, Michigan lawmakers watched Rudy Giuliani question his own witnesses on election issues. We heard allegations, accusations and a reference to Four Seasons Landscaping. We did not see evidence of mass voter fraud

Fiery Giuliani tells Michigan lawmakers election stolen, offers no credible evidence

Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani assumed the role of a prosecutor, questioning his own witnesses about allegations of electoral fraud.

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Bauer notes that any attempt of the Michigan legislature to choose a Republican slate of electors (to cast the state's 16 electoral votes) is illegal under state law. More on that here:

What comes after Nov. 3? Here's what could happen if Michigan's results are contested

2020 has raised the prospect of a contested presidential election. Michigan law leaves little room to buck the will of voters.

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New: It started with a prayer. But things escalated. By Tuesday, @MalloryMcMorrow denounced an unsupported claim - from another lawmaker - she wants to "groom and sexualize" kids. This is a look at two Michigan senators + devolving political rhetoric

Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow blasts colleague Lana Theis on Senate floor in viral speech

Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, decried a political attack from Lana Theis, R-Brighton, who claimed McMorrow supports sexually grooming kids

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Morning! I'm back from a brief (and welcome) Twitter hiatus. My *extraordinarily strong and amazing wife* recently gave birth to our daughter. Everyone is eating, no one is sleeping and we're loving every minute!

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New: Gov. Whitmer issues a statement on Oxford High School shooting: “No one should be afraid to go to school, work, a house of worship, or even their own home. Gun violence is a public health crisis that claims lives every day."

4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody as a Michigan school shooting has left four dead and seven injured

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Breaking: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has filed an emergency order asking a local court to temporarily bar prosecutors from charging people under Michigan's 1931 law that criminalizes most abortions. Comes after COA ruling paves the way to prosecutions

Judge grants Whitmer request, blocks prosecutors from enforcing abortion ban

The emergency request comes hours after the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled a separate ban on enforcement did not apply to county prosecutors.

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MacDonald: "If the incident yesterday with four children being murdered and multiple kids being injured is not enough to revisit our gun laws, I don't know what is."

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Camilleri says Judge Kenny in Detroit ruled her testimony not credible. Kenny ruled that in relation to the entire lawsuit with which she submitted her affidavit. "I object!" Giuliani says. "This isn't a court room!" Camilleri said.

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New: Gov. Whitmer says Eisen's comments were "incredibly discouraging and downright dangerous." "And I do believe that anyone who is inciting people to take action is contributing to a hostile environment that could lead to domestic terrorism."

Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

On Monday, state Rep. Gary Eisen alluded to participating in something to disrupt Electoral College proceedings. He refused to rule out violence.

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Sen. Harris speaks with the media after deplaning in Detroit, doesn’t give a prediction but notes importance of Michigan

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MacDonald: What about all the children at home right now who can't eat, cant sleep and can't imagine a world where they ever step back in that school? Those are victims too, and so are their families and the community, and the charge of terrorism reflects that

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Inbox: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is ready and able to welcome refugees from Afghanistan. "A network of departments across the state are at the ready to help ensure those who arrive in Michigan can get their feet on the ground."

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New: DOJ tells Whitmer's team feds won't pursue investigation related to COVID-19 nursing home policies. Comes after DOJ under Trump suggested Whitmer "issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents"

Feds won't investigate Whitmer, Michigan nursing homes despite data request under Trump

The DOJ requested nursing home data in 2020, suggesting COVID-19 policies from Whitmer, other Democratic governors may have killed elderly residents

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Breaking, w/ @paulegan4 : Gov. Whitmer activates the National Guard and workers start to board up windows at state office building in Lansing ahead of possible violence on Sunday.

Whitmer calls up National Guard, windows boarded ahead of possible violence Sunday

The security protocols were initiated in response to law enforcement concerns about possible violent marches planned for state capitols across the US.

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Shinkle says he wanted to "summon" Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey to this meeting. Brater said Thomas and Baxter spoke on behalf of Detroit. Shinkle: "Was she summoned to be here?" Brater: "She was invited." (The board doesn't have the authority to "summon" anyone)

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Very calm at the Michigan Capitol. Lots of law enforcement, lots of media, little snow. Couple people who appear to be protestors

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I'm traveling through Michigan with Kamala Harris today. First stop: small businesses in Flint. She'll head to Detroit later in the day for several events, including a drive to register voters.

Kamala Harris to tour Flint small businesses Tuesday before events in Detroit

Democrats need high voter turnout in Detroit and Flint to win Michigan, a state Trump won by 10,704 votes in 2016.

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New: Michigan Democrats and Republicans acknowledge the Dems will control both the state House and Senate after Tuesday's election. It's a massive power shift, one that's poised to give the newly reelected Gov. Whitmer the statehouse she's always wanted

Michigan Democrats take control of state House, Senate in historic power shift

Democrats haven't controlled the Michigan House, Senate and governor's mansion all at the same time since 1983.

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Rep. Cynthia Johnson, D-Detroit, asks Giuliani if he thinks he and the president are honest men. Giuliani laughs, says "do I have to answer that?" Hall says she's out of order.

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Breaking: Michigan legislative leaders announce they have cancelled session for next week, citing "credible threats"

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After 4 great years @tennessean , I’m leaving Nashville. It’s an honor and privilege to say I’m headed to Texas in October to join the investigative team @DallasNews . I’ve truly appreciated my time in Tennessee, but I’m thrilled to work with @lesliepeaton and the entire DMN team!

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Breaking: FBI arrests MIGOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley, searches his home. The West Michigan realtor was at the US Capitol on Jan. 6 but has denied involvement, despite video evidence seeming to indicate he participated in the insurrection

FBI arrests Ryan Kelley, Michigan gubernatorial candidate, on charges stemming from Jan. 6

Ryan Kelley, one of five GOP candidates for Michigan governor, faces misdemeanor charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol

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In additition to sanctions, Powell, Wood and the other attorneys must pay all legal fees and take 12 hours of training. At least six hours of that training must focus on election law, Parker ruled

Sidney Powell, Kraken legal team face sanctions, court costs and potential disbarment over election...

Sidney Powell and others must pay legal costs for the Michigan and Detroit attorneys who had to defeat their lawsuit, a federal judge ruled.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

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@dallasnews @caryaspinwall All of this new detail on Timpa's death stems from a 2017 investigation by @caryaspinwall . Her dogged reporting and the corresponding legal battle are the reason Dallas residents are able to see the DPD body cam footage. Here's her original investigation:

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About a dozen people who appear to be boogaloo boys accompanied by a fair number of media members walk to the front of the Capitol

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3 years

Expect Giuliani to call on lawmakers to take some sort of action in an effort to undermine election results. Fwiw, when hearing was announced, the MI House GOP posted on Facebook, "the testimony is not about changing the results of the now-certified election."

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

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MacDonald: Shortly, we will be announcing whether there will be additional charges. "We know that owning a gun means securing it properly and locking it and keeping the ammunition separate and not allowing access to other individuals, particularly minors."

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

4 years

Update: Today, Ronna McDaniel said Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson was being "dishonest" about operations in Detroit. Just now, Benson's office issued essentially a point-by-point refutation of McDaniel's accusations.

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Rep. David LaGrand, a Grand Rapids Democrat, up next. He asks her if she knows that people in Michigan don't need an ID to vote in the state. Audience members cry out, interject. Jacob answers question incorrectly. LaGrand: "Okay, you're confused. Thank you."

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This is not how elections work. Not sure what "we hereby claim the State of Michigan" means. I know it does not change the vote count in the state. #Election2020

Biden declared victor in Michigan as state tallies final ballots

Who is winning the election? Here is where Michigan's ballot counting stands, including a breakdown in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

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Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

4 years

We have claimed, for Electoral Vote purposes, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (which won’t allow legal observers) the State of Georgia, and the State of North Carolina, each one of which has a BIG Trump lead. Additionally, we hereby claim the State of Michigan if, in fact,.....

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4 years

Sen. Harris stopped to speak with supporters on the street.

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@Dave_Boucher1

3 years

Giuliani seems shocked (shocked!) that Trump didn't win the majority of the votes in Michigan cast via mail or absentee. Again, Trump told his supporters not to vote by mail

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

4 years

Democrat and current U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is now *leading* GOP challenger John James as well. Still a very, very tight race, and more votes to be counted. - Peters: 2,607,590 - James: 2,601,926 #Election2020

Michigan U.S. Senate Election Results | Detroit Free Press

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Twp., is facing Republican John James in a tight race for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat.

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Dave Boucher

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Biden, who's still here shaking hands, just grabbed a microphone and shouted "USA 1, Iran 0. We won!" The crowd cheered, shouting "USA! USA!" "They did it, god love them!" Biden said.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

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Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, told JTV he has "natural immunity" against COVID-19 because he was previously infected. Asked how long that immunity lasts, he said "forever." There's *0* evidence to support that claim. In fact, experts refute it

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@Dave_Boucher1

4 years

In presser, Biden campaign specifically calls out GOP-led Michigan legislature for not allowing early counting of absentee ballots "They were looking to log-jam that process, and they did that with the precise effort to set up" Trump's claims of fraud/issues #Election2020

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

3 years

Ellis: Your state has not actually selected anyone for president. All 83 Michigan counties and the Michigan Board of State Canvassers have certified results showing Joe Biden earned about 154,000 more votes than Trump in the state.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

2 years

Update: Robin Redding, parent of 12th-grader, told media there were rumblings of trouble before class today. “He was not in school today...He just said that 'Ma I don’t feel comfortable. None of the kids that we go to school with are going today.'"

4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody as a Michigan school shooting has left four dead and seven injured

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

2 years

That's it from McDonald. Takeaways: - 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley to be charged w/1 count terrorism causing death, 4 counts 1st degree murder, 7 counts assault w/intent to murder and 12 counts possession of a firearm in commission of a felony. - Parents may also face charges

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

4 months

Just heard a 49ers fan say, “there’s a lot of Lions fans!” Fact check: True

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

3 years

Breaking: The Michigan Board of State Canvassers vote to certify the state election results. Three members voted in favor of certification. Norm Shinkle abstained.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

2 years

New: Michigan GOP AG candidate Matt DePerno says he gave AG Dana Nessel evidence of an election crime in Antrim Co. + she ignored it. During a @freep Ed. board mtg he asked why I haven't written about it. So, I did. He never filed a criminal complaint

DePerno hits Nessel for no probe of alleged voting machine breach, never filed a criminal complaint

DePerno says he showed evidence of tampering with election machines to Nessel in a court filing. But she wasn't involved in the lawsuit at the time.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

2 years

Now Trump attacks ex-House Speaker Tom Leonard, a DeWitt Republican. Trump says he doesn’t know him — he nominated Leonard to be the US attorney in Western Michigan

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

4 years

The lawsuit was not filed as of 2:15 pm, and campaign didn't specify where they were denied access. It comes after Trump has tweeted several times, spreading misinformation about the vote counting process in Michigan. #Election2020

Trump campaign files lawsuit to temporarily stop vote count in Michigan

The effort to temporarily stop the vote count comes as Trump trails Biden by a narrow margin with the majority of Michigan votes counted.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

3 years

Spox for @GovWhitmer responds: "It’s disappointing that Sen. Shirkey is spending his time on political potshots, indulging conspiracy theories, and expressing empathy for the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building."

Shirkey falsely claims US Capitol attack was staged, not carried out by Trump supporters

Michigan's highest ranking Republican elected official falsely claimed deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol wasn't carried out by Trump supporters.

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Dave Boucher

@Dave_Boucher1

5 years

@dallasnews @caryaspinwall Even after some Dallas police officers thought Timpa was "out cold," one of the paramedics injected Timpa with Versed. That's the brand name for powerful sedative midazolam, the same drug used by Tennessee and other states in lethal injections

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