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Grand Rapids: Former Corewell Health Physical Therapist Mark Scarlato Sentenced to 3 to 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Patient
Mark Scarlato, a former Corewell Health physical therapist in Grand Rapids, was sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a patient during therapy sessions in 2025.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Announces Conviction of Fugitive Sexual Assault Offender in Northern Michigan Case
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the extradition and conviction of a fugitive sexual assault offender who abused three Northern Michigan minors in the early 2000s. The case was resolved through Operation Survivor Justice, a collaborative program between the Attorney General's office, local prosecutors, and federal law enforcement.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Saginaw Teen Faces $500,000 Bond After Shooting 25 Rounds Into Bridgeport Township Home With Assault Rifle
Christopher A. Aldridge-Hamilton, 18, of Saginaw faces felony charges after firing 25 rounds from an assault rifle into a Bridgeport Township home on Kansas Avenue. Judge set bond at $500,000.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Traverse City Teen Faces Arson, Home Invasion Charges After Fire, Assault on Blair Township Homeowners
An 18-year-old Traverse City man faces arson and home invasion charges after allegedly setting fire to a Blair Township home and assaulting homeowners who confronted him.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
University of Michigan Opens Investigation Into Regent's Alleged Sexual Slack Messages
University of Michigan Board of Regents opening investigation into Regent Jordan Acker's alleged sexual Slack messages as he faces primary challenge from Amir Makled
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Youth Treatment Center Opens Unprepared, Faces Staff Assaults and Calls to Close
The Michigan Youth Treatment Center in Mount Clemens faced staffing shortages, inadequate training and youth violence months before an MLive investigation documented operational failures. State lawmakers have called for closure, but MDHHS refuses to shut down the facility despite safety concerns.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - crime
Flint Councilman Leon El-Alamin's Felony Trial Delayed Until Days Before Election
Flint City Council member Leon El-Alamin's felony assault trial has been delayed to October 14, just weeks before the November 3 election in which he is seeking re-election in a different ward.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Warren Man Arraigned on 9 Charges After Pulling Gun on Hospital Workers
Walter Smith, 31, was arraigned on nine charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearm counts after allegedly pulling a gun on three hospital workers during their overnight break outside Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Warren Registered Sex Offender Charged With Attempted Coercion After Chatting With Undercover Agent Posing as Minor Girl
Shawn Michael Smith, 32, of Warren faces federal charges for attempted coercion after chatting with an undercover agent posing as a minor girl. Smith is a registered sex offender on parole with a prior conviction for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Felon pleads to lesser charges after shooting woman outside Pontiac apartment complex
A felon accused of shooting a woman outside the Newman Court Apartments in Pontiac pleaded to lesser charges after a deal dropped a count of assault with intent to murder and added assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Convicted Child Sex Offender Found Dead at Michigan Prison, Homicide Investigation Underway
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of 73-year-old inmate Daniel Keith Hosmer at the Macomb Correctional Facility as a homicide. The prisoner, serving a sentence for sexual offenses against children, died after lifesaving measures proved unsuccessful.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Cities Weighing Renaming Streets and Schools Named After César Chavez Following Abuse Allegations
Michigan cities including Lansing, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and Flint are considering renaming streets and schools named after César Chávez after a New York Times investigation alleged the labor leader sexually abused young girls in the 1970s.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources