@miattygen.bsky.social Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 AGs & 7 counties & cities in filing a comment letter opposing the EPA's proposed rescission of its landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding that determined greenhouse gas emissions drive climate change & endanger public health & welfare.

Yesterday, Betsy K. McIntyre, 69, of Irons, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years’ incarceration after pleading guilty to one count of Second-Degree Murder in August, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on data breaches following a recently revealed cyber incident at TransUnion that impacted more than 4.4 million people in July. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Attorney General Dana Nessel today won an important preliminary victory, preventing the state from having to turn over the highly sensitive personal information of more than 1 million residents. Michigan families should never have to sacrifice their privacy to put food on the table.

Today two Sterling Heights Police Officers were bound over to stand trial for alleged misconduct occurring during the pursuit and apprehension of a Roseville man in February 2024, announced Attorney General Dana Nessel.

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has reached two settlement agreements with a current and past owner of a paper mill in White Pigeon, Michigan. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

This #SuicidePreventionMonth, let’s build a world where people feel safe to speak up & take care of their mental health. Everyone deserves to find healing & be heard. The State’s OK2SAY site offers ways to confidentially share concerns about safety. Mi.gov/ok2say

Reminder: The deadline for local governments to receive funds from the $7.6 billion Purdue Pharma National Opioid Settlement is September 30. Learn more at mi.gov/agnews

Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt the body—it affects work, family & quality of life. We thank the groups raising awareness & working toward relief. #ChronicPainAwareness

Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration’s motion to stay the preliminary injunction secured by @MIAttyGen Dana Nessel and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Today, @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to protecting ratepayers, pledging once again to intervene in all major rate cases before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has filed an amicus brief in support of @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to the District of Columbia. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth. It’s a time to honor the strength & achievements of Hispanic Americans in every field, from science to the arts.

On Friday, September 12, Edward Eugene Smith, 34, formerly of Cadillac and most recently residing in Seattle, WA, was convicted for crimes committed in 2018 against a then-15-year-old victim, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Swatting incidents are costly and dangerous to residents and law enforcement alike.   With political violence on the rise, Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling on the state legislature to amend our anti-terrorism statute and impose harsher penalties for swatting crimes.

Last week, the Ingham County Circuit Court ordered Donald Peltier, of South Hadley, Massachusetts to take down or prevent access to fraudulent political websites after @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against him in October 2024. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Americans reported losing more than $228 million to gift card scams in 2023 alone.   AG Nessel is joining law enforcement agencies, retailers, payment processors, technology companies, and consumer protection organizations to investigate and combat the evolving issue. m.youtube.com/watch?v=GPgQ...

Guide dogs are heroes in harnesses. They lead with love & help the blind & visually impaired live boldly, safely & independently. This #GuideDogMonth, let’s thank them & the people who support their journey. #EqualAccess #WorkingDogs

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to Corewell Health’s recent announcement to end certain care to minors for gender affirmation. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

In the latest episode of Pantsuits & Lawsuits, @miattygen.bsky.social Nessel & @azagmayes.bsky.social discuss the devastating consequences of the Trump Admin's chaotic & dangerous dismantlement of the nation's medical research & public health infrastructure. Listen now: bit.ly/42jhKMM

Joseph Willbee, 50, of Torch Lake, was arraigned on three counts of Filing a False or Fraudulent Income Tax Return, each 5-year felonies, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Attorney General Dana Nessel & DAG staff participated in the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, packing meals for Forgotten Harvest among hundreds of other Detroit area volunteers. #NeverForget

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Today, @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel led a coalition of 35 attorneys general and chief state attorneys in filing an amicus brief in Case v. Montana. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Zinski v. Liberty University. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails, calls, or texts from scammers posing as government officials. Learn more at mi.gov/consumerprotection

Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Justin Harvala, 36, formally of Kingsford, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposed federal rule that would eliminate veterans’ and their families’ access to abortion care. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Since the Trump Administration took office in January 2025, @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has taken action to protect the rights, services, and federal funding that Michigan residents depend on. Follow updates on all of our federal suits at mi.gov/agfederalactions

Today, Averill Dintaman & Daniel Nolan waived preliminary examination & were bound over on felony charges connected to an alleged identity theft & unclaimed property fraud scheme totaling more than half a million dollars, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. mi.gov/agnews

Court-appointed Special Master Deborah Greenspan recently filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MI regarding the payment process and timing for the Flint Water Crisis settlements payments, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. mi.gov/agnews

Davonta Jones, 31, of Detroit, was sentenced to 15 months-20 years’ incarnation on August 27 after pleading guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise that occurred throughout 2024, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement in support of a lawsuit @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social filed today against the Trump administration in response to their unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Today, Huazi Piao, a 61-year-old Chinese national, pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, for operating commercial sex operations at illicit massage parlors in Wayne County, announced @miattygen Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Saginaw City Council candidate Eric Eggleston was sentenced to 18 months’ probation & ordered to do 140 hrs of community service for forging signatures on a nominating petition in an unsuccessful attempt to get his name on the 2024 Gen Election ballot, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Nessel

Today, @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel is highlighting recent actions the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team has taken against out-of-state businesses and individuals accused of taking advantage of Michigan residents. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@MIAttyGen Nessel has announced that the Ingham Cty. Circuit Court has entered an order granting summary disposition in favor of EGLE in a lawsuit filed in 2023 against Scott Schlicht & Schlicht Ponds due to the company’s numerous & repeated violations of MI's environmental laws.

Yesterday, John Cunningham, 55, of Traverse City, was arraigned in the 54A District Court in Lansing on two counts of Filing a False or Fraudulent Income Tax Return, each a 5-year felony, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

At the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission’s first annual mixer, Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke about the importance of working together to end “modern day slavery.” The MHTC’s bill package to impose harsher penalties on traffickers and better support for survivors was re-introduced today.

Today, Frank Prezzato, 68, of St. Clair Shores pled guilty to one count of Voting Absentee and In-Person, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Yesterday, Jody Lee Brocker, 55, of Chase was sentenced to 150 months to 20 years’ incarceration for sexually assaulting a minor relative at his residence in 2024, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Today, Shelley Letzer of West Bloomfield, and Kirk Lanam of Hartland, were bound over to stand trial in 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County for allegedly financially exploiting a vulnerable adult, announced @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Today, a federal district court judge ruled that the Trump administration’s use of federalized California National Guard members and Marine Corps troops to conduct law enforcement activities in the Los Angeles area is unlawful. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

In the latest episode of Pantsuits & Lawsuits, @miattygen.bsky.social Nessel & @azagmayes.bsky.social discuss the unsettling reality of human trafficking in America with MI AAG Melissa Palepu, chair of the MI Human Trafficking Commission. Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2442606/episodes/17742910

Every year, millions have their identities stolen — and many are kids. With Child Identity Theft Awareness Day today, we’re taking time to learn how to protect our families. You can too. Visit the AG’s Identity Theft Support page. #StopChildIDTheft

This #LaborDay, we honor the workers who build our communities, power our economy & fight for fair wages & safe jobs. Your work matters & we stand with you. Let’s keep building a fairer future for all. #WorkersRights #LaborDay2025

This evening AG Nessel, Sen. Polehanki & MI Humane President Matt Pepper toured Abraham Ranch, a Clarkston nonprofit housing 60 rescue farm animals. About half the animals at the ranch are available for adoption if the right home comes along.

@miattygen.bsky.social announced Wednesday that Leslie Buck, 25, of Lansing, was sentenced for filing fraudulent Growing MI Business Grant applications with the Michigan Department of Treasury.

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel prevailed in preserving funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. See an update on all federal actions at mi.gov/agfederalactions

As schools across the state welcome students back for the new academic year, we are reminding parents and students that Michigan’s student safety program, OK2SAY, is a valuable resource to help keep students safe. Learn more at mi.gov/ok2say