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Experts: Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya did not follow training, police standards

DETROIT — Two police experts for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man killed by a White Grand Rapids police officer last year, have said the officer's conduct violated his training and acceptable police standards, according to affidavits submitted in federal court in a lawsuit against the officer and…

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Police reform divides community where cop killed Black man

City leaders in Grand Rapids insist policing reforms and outreach to the Black community ensured protests following the killing of a Black motorist by a white police officer last April did not devolve into violence and destruction

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Title IX Sexual Assault Cases and Extraterritoriality

From today's decision by Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Calvin Univ.: In 2020, Plaintiff Jane Doe attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin University offered a study abroad program in the Philippines with Silliman University, a private university in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman University selected some of…

Reason · Mar 28, 2023

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Michigan State hockey lands portal commitment from Grand Rapids native

MSU has received a transfer portal commitment from a UMass transfer, Grand Rapids native:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Ex-Michigan cop ordered to stand trial in murder of Patrick Lyoya

DETROIT — Former Grand Rapids Police Department Officer Christopher Schurr is set to stand trial on second-degree murder in the killing of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a judge decided Friday to rejected the request by the officer's attorneys to dismiss the case.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Michigan judge orders trial of ex-cop charged with murder

A Michigan judge says a second-degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will go to trial

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Prosecutor: Don't dismiss murder charge against ex-cop

A prosecutor has asked a judge not to dismiss a second-degree murder charge against a former Grand Rapids police officer accused of shooting a Black motorist in the back of the head during a struggle over a Taser

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

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Second ringleader in Whitmer kidnap plot sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The second of two ringleaders in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 19.6 years in prison and five years of supervised release.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

2nd ringleader in Whitmer kidnap plot sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

Whitmer kidnap plot ringleader sentenced to 16 years in prison

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of two ringleaders in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 16 years in prison and five years supervision.

Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022

The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor gets 16 years in prison

The government had pushed for a life sentence, but the judge said that punishment was not necessary to deter future similar acts.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2022

Whitmer kidnap plot ringleader to be sentenced in federal court

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of two ringleaders in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 will be sentenced Tuesday in federal court.

Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022

Grand Rapids police face 2 more discrimination charges

Michigan’s civil rights watchdog is filing two charges of discrimination against the Grand Rapids Police Department, further heightening scrutiny of the department following an officer’s killing of a Black motorist in April

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist

Attorneys for the family of a Black motorist who was shot and killed by a white police officer during a traffic stop in Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids, say the officer had no reason to pull him over

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Family of Patrick Lyoya suing city of Grand Rapids, former police officer for $100 million in shooting death

DETROIT — The family of a Black immigrant who was fatally shot in April has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $100 million against the city of Grand Rapids and former Grand Rapids police Officer Christopher Schurr.

Axios · Dec 7, 2022

Family of Patrick Lyoya sue city of Grand Rapids and former cop

Lyoya, a Black man, was fatally shot by a white police officer in April.

Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022

Federal judge denies Whitmer kidnap plotters' motion for new trial

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A federal judge Friday denied a motion for a third trial by two men who claimed the judge's biases and improper courtroom behavior led to their convictions in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Why AP called Michigan governor's race for Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ran up big margins against Republican Tudor Dixon in the county that includes Detroit and got a majority of votes in Grand Rapids

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The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Judge to rule if ex-cop will stand trial in fatal shooting

A judge is expected to rule by next week on whether a former Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in the back of the head during a struggle over a Taser will stand trial for second-degree murder

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Ex-officer had 'physical control' of Lyoya, witness says in preliminary exam of killing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids resident who witnessed the April altercation between former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr and Patrick Lyoya said Thursday that Schurr had "physical control" when they were wrestling before Lyoya was shot.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

Whitmer, Dixon spar over abortion limitations, gun control and pandemic restrictions in debate

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her Republican challenger Tudor Dixon kicked off Thursday's debate in Grand Rapids sparring over abortion and what exemptions or limitations they would support related to abortion.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

To hold House, Democrats eye GOP-held districts won by Biden

A congressional district in Michigan that includes Grand Rapids hasn't had a Democratic House member in decades

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

Nessel sues company for PFAS, other pollution in Michigan

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday she had filed a civil lawsuit against a metal finishing and plating company she says contaminated nine sites in and around Grand Rapids with PFAS and other hazardous chemicals.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022

Election workers train for battle against conspiracy theories and misinformation before midterms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — From his perch in an elementary school gym during last month's Michigan primary, Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp oversaw the electronic book of eligible voters, while first-time election workers Kimberly and Shayne Becher helped check people in and explain how to fill out ballots.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Police: Michigan officers shoot man who pointed gun at them

Police say two officers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, shot and wounded a man early Thursday after he pointed a gun at the officers as they investigated reports of car break-ins

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