The Latest Breaking News from Chris Becker

Jurors in Michigan officer's murder trial are struggling to reach a verdict, told to keep trying

A jury in Michigan is struggling to reach a verdict in the murder trial of a police officer who shot a Congolese immigrant after a routine traffic stop

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Michigan veterinarian faces theft charge after refusing to return homeless man's dog

A Michigan veterinarian says she rescued a distressed dog

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Toddler Left Alone in Car Dies After Becoming 'Wedged' Between Car Door and Driver's Seat, Mother Charged

An 18-month-old in Michigan died from asphyxia when her head became trapped between the driver's seat and the door of a truck parked outside the grocery store.

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

Michigan Gov. Whitmer subpoenaed to testify in abortion rights case

A Lansing-area lawyer issued a subpoena Monday requiring Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take the stand at a court hearing next week on the Democratic governor's legal effort to stop enforcement of Michigan's abortion ban.

Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022

Gov. Whitmer asks Oakland County judge to block prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked an Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Monday to issue an immediate restraining order against 13 county prosecutors who are in a position to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant ban on abortions being performed within their jurisdictions.

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Disposable Vapes Are An Environmental Concern But Producers Won't Stop Making 'til You Stop Buying

Annual cannabis vape sales continue to grow across many major markets–fueling demand and a growing eco-footprint.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2022

Whitmer again asks Michigan Supreme Court to end 'confusion' over state abortion ban

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a third appeal Monday to the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately consider her lawsuit challenging the state abortion ban, asking the high court to rule definitively on the constitutionality of the law.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

Michigan officer charged in Lyoya shooting set for hearing

A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya with a shot to the back of the Black man’s head is scheduled for an initial court hearing on a charge of second-degree murder

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

A Michigan police officer is charged with murder in Patrick Lyoya shooting

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker said the officer has turned himself in.

WEKU · Jun 9, 2022

Michigan police officer charged with murder for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya in back of his head

Shocking bodycam footage shows Officer Christopher Schurr shooting the Black man in the head while he was pinned face down on the ground

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022