Kentwood man pleads guilty to threatening Sen. Booker
Rick Simmons, 52, of Kentwood, pleaded guilty to a phone threat against presidential hopeful Sen. Cory Booker. He admitted leaving a vulgar voicemail threatening to fire a 9mm at Booker’s face. Sentencing is set for June 5 with a maximum five years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
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Western District of
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Simmons
U.S. Capitol
Amash questions Cohen on truth Trump fears most
Rep. Justin Amash pressed Michael Cohen during the oversight hearing asking what truth the president fears most. Cohen struggled to answer, saying he had no response. Amash voiced skepticism about Cohen’s credibility and requested verification of checks Cohen said showed reimbursements from Trump for hush money.
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Washington
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Michigan Roll Call: Noteworthy Michigan votes summarized
MichiganVotes.org reports key recent votes in the Michigan Legislature. Senate Bill 23 would criminalize porch piracy with penalties up to 10 years and $2,000 for later offenses. House bills 4001 4002 define asset forfeiture rules and procedures. House Concurrent Resolution 1 disapproves Gov. Whitmer’s environmental reorganization order. Senate Bill 2 covers seized property ownership and reimbursement details.
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State Department of Environmental Quality
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Rick Snyder
Senate Oversight Committee
Michigan tightens penalties for animal abuse in new laws
Detroit News reports two Michigan laws signed by former Gov. Rick Snyder raise max prison terms for killing or torturing animals from four to 10 years and allow up to 10 years for acts intended to cause emotional distress. Lawmakers and prosecutors advocate stronger penalties amid past abuses and low prior sentences.
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State Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
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Rick Snyder
Detroit
Michigan
Detroit News
Tommy Brann
Wyoming
Brann
Wayne County
Kym Worthy
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Jim Lilly
Park Township
Bradley Slagh
Zeeland
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Casco Township
Lilly
Slagh
Whiteford
Nesbitt
Mackinac Center For Public Policy
Michigan House
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Timothy
Crow
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Oakland County
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