System works justice as Detroit man freed after 48 years
Ray Gray, 69, who spent 48 years in prison for a fatal 1973 Detroit murder, pleads no contest to second degree murder in an extraordinary deal that erases his life sentence and allows his release. He did not admit guilt but waives further contest. prosecutor supports the agreement amid lingering questions about innocence.
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Ray Gray
Barb Gray
Muskegon
Gray
Detroit
Margaret van Houten
Ruben Bryant
Bryant
Wayne County
Kym Worthy
Worthy
Gabi Silver
Ray
Silver
Valerie Newman
Marvin Bryant
Newman
Obituary: Stanley G Veenstra Dies in Saint Augustine Florida
Stanley G. Veenstra, sent home to his Lord on May 20, 2021 in Saint Augustine Florida after a full life as an elder, Air Force staff sergeant, broadcasting school graduate, and noted in finance. He leaves wife Sandy and 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and a global family. An intimate service is planned with Reverend Albert Linnell. public visitation is canceled due to immune concerns. Memories may be shared at muddstreet and craigfuneralhome websites.
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Stanley G. Veenstra
Saint Augustine
Florida
Zeeland
Michigan
Stan
Billy Graham
Air Force
Broadcasting School
Sandy
Derek
Chris
Mindy
Jennifer
David
Kaylene
Carissa
Conner
Cassandra
Landon
Amy
Christian
Albert Linnell
Muddstreet.com
Craigfuneralhome
Michigan Senate Moves To Ban Vaccination Mandates For Minors
Michigan Republicans advance a bill prohibiting state and local health officials from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for minors. The measure passes the Senate on party lines and moves to the House as Democrats call it unnecessary and note exemptions exist if vaccines were added to required immunizations. The House adjourns again on a vaccine passport bill while Gov. Whitmer says no mandate or passport is being pursued.
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Lansing
Michigan
GOP
Lana Theis
Brighton
Senate
House
Winnie Brinks
Grand Rapids
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Gretchen Whitmer
Whitmer
Bobby Leddy
Michigan bills push police changes year after Floyd death
Michigan lawmakers unveiled bipartisan bills to update use of force rules and tighten police accountability a year after George Floyd’s murder. The package would empower revoking licenses for deadly excessive force and require independent investigations of officer involved deaths, with statewide de escalation focused policies and proportional response continua. Senate hearings will open with lawmakers Chang and Victory leading the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
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Michigan
George Floyd
Minnesota
Senate
Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards
Floyd
Stephanie Chang
Detroit
Roger Victory
Hudsonville
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
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