Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation banning conversion therapy for minors, making Michigan the 22nd state to outlaw the practice. The legislation is supported by a number of organizations, and is seen as a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Michigan, as it protects minors from a practice that has been widely discredited by the scientific community. Whitmer said the legislation was necessary to make Michigan a place “where you can be who you are and love who you love.”
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that sixteen Michigan residents have been charged with eight felony counts for falsely claiming to be presidential electors for former President Donald Trump. The charges include conspiracy to commit forgery, forgery, conspiracy to commit election law forgery and election law forgery. The individuals were part of a national effort to try to reverse Trump's loss in the 2020 election, and face serious consequences, including up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Nessel's office is committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and will continue to investigate and prosecute any individuals who attempt to undermine it.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, submitting false certificates in an attempt to overturn the results of the election. The charges include two counts of forgery, a 14-year felony, and serve as a reminder of the lengths Trump and his allies went to in an effort to overturn the election results. The charges come as the Trump administration faces increasing scrutiny over its role in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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A rare solar storm is bringing the northern lights to 17 states in the United States, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Maryland. The best time to view the northern lights is at night, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, and away from the lights of a city. Cities such as Helena, Montana; Montpelier, Vermont; Minneapolis and Milwaukee are expected to have “highly active auroral displays” visible overhead.
Rashad Maleek Trice has been charged with federal counts of kidnapping a minor and kidnapping resulting in death in connection with the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith. Wynter's body was found in an alley in Detroit on Wednesday evening, and it is believed that the ex-boyfriend of Wynter's mother is responsible. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Wynter's death.
Luke Laidley, a 43-year-old father of three from the Chicago area, died on July 4th after jumping into Lake Michigan to save a child who had fallen off a raft. He was a 9/11 survivor and was remembered by his family as a hero in life and in death. His selfless act of heroism is a testament to the courage and bravery of the people of Chicago.
The body of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, who was reported missing in Lansing, Michigan, over the weekend, has been found in Detroit. Lansing Police Chief Ellery Sosebee has confirmed the case has moved from a missing child case to a homicide investigation. The Lansing Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating any witnesses or video surveillance footage related to the case, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses.