Michigan Department of Attorney General
Coverage of Michigan Department of Attorney General in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan man convicted for sexually abusing a 5-year-old
A man from Cadillac was convicted by a Wexford County jury for sexually abusing a 5-year-old minor between 2018 and 2019. Michael Joseph Caillouet was convicted of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct and extradited from Kansas under Operation Survivor Justice.
- AG: Romulus gas station near Detroit Metro Airport under investigation for price gouging
A BP gas station in Romulus near Detroit Metro Airport is under investigation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for allegedly price gouging travelers. The station, operated by William Bazzi of M-Twelve Fuels, LLC, is accused of charging significantly higher prices than nearby competitors, with one instance showing $5.24 per gallon compared to $3.79-$3.99 at other stations. The investigation follows multiple consumer complaints and a previous probe in 2023.
- MSU trustees continue to push back against board policy tamping down on dissent
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow refused to sign an updated Code of Ethics and Conduct that restricts speaking against board decisions. The university revoked their credentials to attend a conference, prompting claims of free speech violations and threats to democratic representation. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression challenged the policy as a First Amendment violation, while the Michigan Attorney General's office declined to provide legal advice.