Tresa Baldas

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Reporter at Detroit Free Press

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Lawsuit: U-M fired 8 pro-Palestinian staffers and forever banned them from working there

1 week ago | freep.com | Tresa Baldas

The plaintiffs argue their protected free speech was violated, citing U-M's history of supporting activism and its free speech policy. The lawsuit follows other legal actions against the university related to pro-Palestinian protests and campus disciplinary actions. The plaintiffs claim they were peacefully demonstrating and unfairly targeted for their views, while the university maintains they violated policies regarding violent behavior.
'My son was murdered on Snapchat': A mom haunted by videos fights for justice

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Tresa Baldas

• Denis Preka died after ingesting a lethal dose of MDMA and MDA allegedly provided by friends who filmed his ensuing death on Snapchat. • Prosecutors in Oakland County, Michigan, dismissed the case, citing insufficient evidence after a judge ruled Snapchat evidence inadmissible. • The Michigan Attorney General's Office is currently reinvestigating the case.
Activsts say police raids are targeting pro-Palestinian protesters

3 weeks ago | freep.com | John Wisely |Tresa Baldas

Police executed search warrants in three locations Wednesday morning. Several people were detained before being released. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies executed search warrants Wednesday morning at homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton Township, in what one activist group says are raids targeting pro-Palestinian protesters. Investigators say the raids are not immigration related. Gaza War protesters have clashed with police over other activities.
Activists say southeast Michigan police raids are targeting pro-Palestinian protesters

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Wisely |Tresa Baldas

This story has been updated with additional information. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies executed search warrants the morning of April 23 at homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton Township. The Michigan Attorney General's Office said the raids are part of a vandalism investigation but a lawyer who spoke to several people whose homes were raided insisted they were targeted for their pro-Palestinian activism.
Activists say southeast Michigan police raids are targeting pro-Palestinian protesters

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Wisely |Tresa Baldas

This story has been updated with additional information. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies executed search warrants the morning of April 23 at homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton. The Michigan Attorney General's Office said the raids are part of a vandalism investigation but a lawyer who spoke to several people whose homes were raided insisted they were targeted for their pro-Palestinian activism.
James Crumbley drags school-shooter son into his fight for new trial

1 month 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.
James Crumbley returns to court to argue for a retrial, or acquittal

1 month ago | freep.com | Tresa Baldas

James Crumbley is appealing his involuntary manslaughter conviction in the Oxford High School shooting, arguing the prosecution withheld key information. Prosecutors maintain the convictions are sound and that the Crumbleys' actions directly led to the tragedy. James Crumbley, the convicted father of the Oxford High School shooter, is due back in court Friday, hoping to convince a judge to give him a new trial or set aside his conviction, while the prosecution will push to keep him behind bars.
Lawyer for pro-Palestinian protester detained at airport after spring break trip

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Tresa Baldas

• Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that electronic device searches are infrequent and unrelated to political beliefs, focusing on national security threats. • Makled said he believes he was targeted due to his involvement in cases that challenge the current administration of President Donald Trump.
Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family

1 month ago | freep.com | Tresa Baldas

Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was detained and questioned at Detroit Metro Airport about his clients and asked to surrender his cellphone. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that electronic device searches are infrequent and unrelated to political beliefs, focusing on national security threats. Makled said he believes he was targeted due to his involvement in cases that challenge the current administration of President Donald Trump.
Judge sanctions Jennifer Crumbley's lawyer for trying to kick prosecutor off case

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tresa Baldas

A judge has denied a request by the Oxford High School shooter's mother to remove Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald from her case, and sanctioned the embattled mom's lawyer for making the request to begin with. In her eight-page order issued Tuesday, Oakland County Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews wrote that she "clearly does not have jurisdiction" to decide whether McDonald should be disqualified from the case.

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