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Michigan Supreme Court rules police cannot mislead suspects into waiving right to attorney
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that police cannot mislead suspects into waiving their right to an attorney, suppressing statements made after such violations. The decision in People v. Fenderson found Detroit police officers violated Miranda rights by implying a suspect needed money to hire counsel, leading to a 6-1 ruling in favor of the defendant. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
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