Community Calls for Justice as Michigan Transgender Woman’s Tragic Death Sparks Outcry Against Violence

Southfield, MI — The Michigan LGBTQ+ community is mourning the recent tragic loss of Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old transgender woman who was found deceased in Southfield on February 9. The victim, originally from Cleveland, succumbed to gunshot wounds following an alleged altercation near Riverstone Apartments. Robert Ridges III, 28, was taken into custody later that day at the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit. Ridges has been charged with second-degree murder, alongside counts of carrying a …

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Alarming Bird Flu Outbreak Suspected as Hundreds of Wild Birds Found Dead Across Southern Michigan

Lansing, MI — Michigan is grappling with a suspected outbreak of bird flu, as hundreds of wild birds have been found dead across the southern part of the state, state wildlife officials noted. The incident has sparked concern among communities witnessing these unusual deaths, triggering an ongoing investigation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR suspects that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is behind the death of over 300 wild birds …

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Mystery Surrounds Mass Duck Deaths on Lake Michigan Shoreline as Indiana Wildlife Officials Investigate Potential Bird Flu Outbreak

WHITING, Ind. — Wildlife officials in Indiana have raised concerns about a potential outbreak of avian influenza after discovering over 40 dead ducks along the shores of Lake Michigan at Whihala Beach in Whiting. The grim finding earlier this week prompted immediate action from local authorities, fearing the highly contagious bird flu might be spreading among bird populations in the region. The city of Whiting issued a statement suggesting that recent weather conditions, including north …

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Mysterious Bird Deaths Surge on Chicago’s Lake Michigan Shores Amid Rising Bird Flu Concerns

Chicago, IL — Scores of dead birds have been discovered along the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, prompting concerns from wildlife officials and local authorities. Over the past few days, numerous reports have emerged of deceased ducks, red-breasted mergansers, and Canada geese at various local beaches including Oak Street Beach, North Avenue Beach, and Tower Beach in Cook County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources suspects that these deaths may be linked to bird …

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Michigan Man Found Guilty of Heinous Attack on Visiting Woman; Faces Life Sentence

Flint, MI – A local jury has convicted a Michigan man on multiple charges after he viciously assaulted a woman in May 2020, authorities reported. The attacker, Derek Cordell Garner Sr., 57, was found guilty of six felonies related to the prolonged and brutal attack that took place in his home where the victim was staying at the time. During the trial, it was revealed that the victim, who was visiting Flint from another state …

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Tragic Misjudgment: Video Reveals Michigan Deputies’ Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Tony Cox during Baseless Traffic Stop

Pontiac, MI — Newly released videos from body and dashboard cameras have shed light on the fatal shooting of Tony Cox, a 33-year-old Black man, by deputies in Michigan. The shooting occurred on December 13 after Cox was stopped for a minor traffic violation but was mistakenly linked to a prior shooting incident. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies believed Cox was the suspect from a “shots fired” call made one week earlier. …

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Michigan Resident to Face Trial Over Disappearance and Death of Na’Ziyah Harris

Detroit, MI — A Michigan man will face trial over the disappearance and death of Na’Ziyah Harris, a young woman whose case has captured local attention and spurred discussions about safety and law enforcement responsiveness. After a lengthy police investigation, charges have been formally brought against the suspect, advancing the case to the trial stage. Recent court proceedings have focused on evidence presented by the prosecution, illustrating a timeline that led to Harris’ disappearance earlier …

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Michigan Executive Stabbed in Staff Meeting, Suspected Influence of Recent High-Profile Crime Considered

Fruitport Township, MI — A disturbing incident occurred this week in Michigan when a company president was stabbed during a staff meeting, stirring fears of a potential copycat crime after a similar high-profile murder earlier this year. Nathan Mahoney, 32, was arrested shortly after the attack on Erik Denslow, the president of Anderson Express Inc., a local business. The event took place Tuesday and ended with Denslow being swiftly transported to the hospital where he …

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Michigan Judge Denies School Shooter’s Plea Withdrawal, Upholds Life Sentence Amid Scrutiny on Mental Health Claims

Pontiac, Mich. – A Michigan judge denied a request from a school shooter to retract his guilty plea related to a 2021 attack at Oxford High School that resulted in the deaths of four students. Ethan Crumbley, now 18, had entered the plea to charges that included terrorism and first-degree murder, among others. During a recent hearing, legal representatives for Crumbley argued that factors such as his mental health status at the time should be …

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Michigan Judge Upholds School Shooter’s Guilty Plea and Life Sentence Despite Appeal Over Mental Health Claims

PONTIAC, Mich. — A Michigan judge has denied a request from Ethan Crumbley to withdraw his guilty plea on charges related to a tragic school shooting at Oxford High School in 2021, where he fatally shot four students. The refusal to reconsider his plea ensures that Crumbley will continue serving a life sentence in prison, as originally sentenced. At a court hearing, Oakland County Judge Kwame Rowe stated that Crumbley had entered his guilty plea …

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