Michigan Attorney General's Office
Coverage of Michigan Attorney General's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan AG investigating child services swatting call involving Buttigieg, his kids
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a swatting call involving Buttigieg and his children, described as a 'malicious act.'
- Attorney General receives 3 complaints about well-known Michigan football tailgater
The Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team has received three complaints against John Klein, operator of the 'HailGate' tailgate group, alleging he accepted money for promised items like Morgan Wallen tickets and memorabilia without delivering. Klein faces a cease-and-desist letter from Wallen's attorneys demanding refunds and halting sales, while Plymouth Township police and court records note prior criminal convictions and small claims against him.
- Michigan to get nearly $1M in multimillion-dollar settlement over misleading practices on Cash App
Michigan will receive $936,540 from a $45 million multi-state settlement with Block, the parent company of Cash App, over allegations of misleading users about the app's safety and inadequate fraud protection. The settlement addresses practices such as a fast sign-up process that enabled fraud and a lack of customer support, which led to scams targeting users.
- ICE drops plans for Romulus detention center, DHS moves to sell the property
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has abandoned plans to convert a Romulus warehouse into a detention center, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now intends to sell the property. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus had sued to block the conversion, citing concerns over the facility's suitability and proximity to residential areas.
- Michigan AG investigates BP gas station near DTW over alleged price gouging
The Michigan Attorney General's Office is investigating a BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport for allegedly charging gas prices 22% to 72% higher than competitors. The station, owned by M-Twelve Fuels and William Bazzi, faced over 16 complaints in 2025-2026, prompting a lawsuit under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Prices dropped from $5.99 to $5.24 per gallon after the investigation began.