John Wisely

Reporter @freep, host of "Where Secrets Go to Die, The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan," podcast, proud papa, RTs ≠ endorse.

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James Crumbley drags school-shooter son into his fight for new trial

1 week ago | freep.com | John Wisely |Tresa Baldas

James and Jennifer Crumbly aruge their involuntary manslaugher convictions were tainted by prosecutorial misconduct. James Crumbley's lawyer argues the Oxford High School shooter stole the gun used in the shooting from his parents' bedroom, contradicting the prosecution's claim of free access. The shooter reportedly told investigators he never disclosed his mental health struggles or suicidal thoughts to his parents, challenging the prosecution's narrative.
More foreign students in Michigan targeted for deportation

2 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely

Foreign students are having their visas revoked with almost no chance to contest the decisions. More foreign students in Michigan are being forced to leave the country as part of a Trump administration crackdown on student visas. At the University of Michigan, a total of 22 people have now been notified they must leave.
Deportation crackdown targets foreign college students in Michigan

2 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely |Niraj Warikoo

Students at several universities in Michigan have been notified that their immigration status has abruptly changed. The students risk arrest and deportation if they don't leave the country. An argument with a roommate may have been enough to place a graduate student in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign students. A disorderly conduct plea may have snared another, said Bradley Maze, a Southfield attorney who specializes in immigration law.
Hands Off protesters in Detroit rally against Trump, Musk

2 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely |Nushrat Rahman |Liam Rappleye |Natalie Davies

John Wisely Nushrat Rahman Liam Rappleye Natalie DaviesDetroit Free PressActivists across metro Detroit and around the country are mobilizing today to protest President Donald Trump's policies. Dubbed Hands Off Day, the groups accuse Trump and Elon Musk of "taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services."Local protests are scheduled across the state, including Lansing, Detroit, Novi, Troy and Ferndale.
U-M alumni group says it will keep diversity scholarship funding for enrolled students

2 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely

Lead scholars already in the program will continue to receive financial assistance. The scholarship was designed to increase diversity on campus. The University of Michigan Alumni Association changed course this week and said it will hold harmless currently enrolled students who received a scholarship designed to increase campus diversity.
Wayne State lands $50 million gift for engineering school

2 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely

James and Patricia Anderson want their gift invested in peopleWayne State will name its College of Engineering for James and Patricia AndersonJames Anderson credits Wayne State for helping him launch his business and meet his wife. The gift is the largest in Wayne State history, surpassing the $40 million gift from the Ilitch family. Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma mater, the largest gift in the school's 157-year history.
Decision to scrap DEI leaves U-M students and faculty scrambling to respond

3 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely

U-M announced Thursday that it would end its DEI office and redirect money toward other ways to help students. Students and staffers spent Friday searching for ways to push back against the decision.
University of Michigan, a longtime champion of progressive values, to close its DEI office

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Wisely |Lily Altavena

The University of Michigan is closing its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a major retreat for a school that has long championed its progressive values. University President Santa Ono informed staffers in a statement posted to the university's website.
Michigan's FOIA law exemptions one of many transparency challenges in the state

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Clara Jane Hendrickson |Dave Boucher |John Wisely

During Sunshine Week open government advocates focus on closing gaps in transparency. In Michigan, that means hearing the familiar refrain to expand the state's public records law, but that's not the only way the public is left in the dark. Here's a round-up:Michigan's public records lawMichigan's public records law stands out as a national outlier for exempting the governor and state lawmakers from its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Michigan's FOIA law exemptions one of many transparency challenges in the state

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Clara Jane Hendrickson |Dave Boucher |John Wisely

Sunshine Week brings together open government advocates to focus on transparency issues. In Michigan, the week often features discussion of the state's Freedom of Information Act which exempts the governor and state Legislature, but it's one of several transparency challenges. During Sunshine Week open government advocates focus on closing gaps in transparency.