Dana Nessel

My office will continue to protect residents from unscrupulous business practices and pursue bad-acting companies that take advantage of Michigan consumers.

Construction company sued by Nessel paying back $200K in deposits after never starting work The company will also be dissolved, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a release.

I am proud of my Consumer Protection Team for their work and dedication to securing this judgment that ensures impacted customers receive the refunds they are owed and prevents this company from continuing to operate in our state.

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Michigan man allegedly said he was thinking about hunting Republicans A Branch County man has been charged with a felony for allegedly making a terroristic threat stemming from a phone call to state Capitol.

Public officials must be able to carry out their roles without fear, and my office will continue to hold those who threaten to harm others accountable.
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Reading the fine print and protecting your privacy can help prevent financial consequences and unnecessary heartache later.

Nessel warns of online dating risks ahead of Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day approaching, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be cautious when using online dating services, warning of potential scams, privacy risks and costly contr...

Dating services and apps can lead to love, but consumers should take steps to protect their personal information and carefully review contracts before signing.

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My office will continue to fight back against these arbitrary orders and ensure residents aren't forced to foot the bill for these unreasonable costs.

Tab for keeping Michigan coal plant open under Trump orders grows to $135M Utility Consumers Energy is seeking permission to pass an initial $42 million in costs for running the J.H. Campbell coal power plant on to power customers in 11 states.

Is this what Trump meant when promising to help Michiganders with affordability? Forcing our residents to pay millions of extra dollars for an obsolete coal plant our residents and even the utility companies don't need or want?

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Before you click buy, make sure you are purchasing gifts from legitimate businesses and not falling victim to scams or pressure tactics.

Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to show people how much they mean to us, but when shopping online, consumers should always be cautious.

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Owner, 3 employees to stand trial after 5-year-old boy killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion The owner and three employees of the Oxford Center will stand trial on felony charged in connection with the death of a 5-year-old when a hyperbaric chamber exploded.

When professionals entrusted with the care of our children abandon the standards meant to keep them safe, they must be held accountable. I am relieved that this case will proceed to trial, where we will continue to pursue justice for Thomas and his family.

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We will not be bullied into violating the privacy rights of residents, and my office will continue to protect the personal data of Michiganders.

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration attempt to access Michigan voter rolls • Michigan Advance Judge Hala Jarbou, an appointee of President Donald Trump, has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case br...

The Trump administration attempted to unlawfully force Michigan into handing over private, sensitive information of millions of voters with no legal basis, and I am relieved that the Court dismissed this case.

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and Branch County Prosecuting Attorney Stempien for his efforts that led to a significant conviction in this heinous case.

I commend the victims, prosecutors from my office, and our Operation Survivor Justice partners - including the U.S. Marshals Service, for locating, apprehending, and extraditing Mr. Cuyler to face these charges…

Man gets decades for 'predatory, heinous' assault of underage girls, giving them meth A Branch County man will be spending decades behind bars for sexually assaulting two girls and giving them methamphetamine, News Channel 3 confirmed Monday.

Cold case sexual assaults are among the most challenging to prosecute.

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Because DTE did not accept the conditions as ordered by the Commission, by the Commission's own order this should proceed to a contested case proceeding.

Michigan AG keeps pressure on MPSC over its approval of proposed massive Saline Township data center Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the Michigan Public Service Commission, asking the agency to open a contested case of DTE Energy's "conditionally approved" contract with ...

The Commission ordered a mere written representation from DTE that its existing customers would not subsidize the costs to serve this massive data center, and DTE failed to even meet that low bar.

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Nessel secures agreement to keep federal education funding from being withheld by the Trump administration Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 18 attorneys general, has secured an agreement with the Trump administration not to withhold federal funding from state and local education agencies t...

Our educational agencies cannot be expected to comply with illegal and appalling attacks on equal access to learning for our students.

I am relieved that the Trump administration abandoned its attempt to withhold vital education funding after we filed our lawsuit.

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I am proud of the diligent work my office and the Department of State has done to secure this conviction. We will continue to investigate and prosecute instances of election fraud to protect our democratic process.

Jury convicts in signature fraud scandal that rocked 2022 Michigan governor race - Bridge Michigan Jury finds two men guilty of conducting a criminal enterprise for fraudulent petition signatures that kept five governor candidates off Michigan's 2022 ballot.

The fraud perpetrated by the defendants robbed eight candidates of their chance to appear on the ballot, defrauded their campaigns and denied millions of Michiganders a choice in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

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I am proud of the work my office and our Operation Survivor Justice partners have done to secure this conviction, and we will continue working alongside them to hold offenders accountable.

Former Prescott man found guilty of criminal sexual conduct A jury has found a former Prescott man guilty of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes, according to Michigan Attorney General Dan...

Sexual assault survivors carry the impact of these crimes for their entire lives, and seeking justice nearly two decades later takes extraordinary courage.

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I would like to thank UIA and MSHDA for referring this matter to my office. We remain committed to pursuing those who commit fraud and abuse taxpayer funds.

Detroit man accused of identity theft, pandemic relief fraud charged Stanley Butts allegedly stole the IDs of at least 12 people to obtain unemployment benefits, rent assistance, officials say.

Assistance programs are intended to help people during difficult times, and not only did this individual allegedly siphon off hundreds of thousands from struggling Michiganders but did so by committing identity theft that harmed innocent victims.

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I filed a motion to reopen the Michigan Public Service Commission's ‘conditional approval’ of contracts to service a hyperscale AI data center in Saline Twp, citing DTE's failure to accept the Commission's terms.

This new form allows Michiganders to report alleged misconduct right to my office.

In Michigan, we do not, and will not tolerate harmful, illegal actions against our residents, and I will not hesitate to uphold the law. That includes investigating unlawful actions perpetrated by a federal officer in our state.

Dana Nessel asks residents to report ‘concerning’ ICE actions in Michigan - Bridge Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unveils 'immigration action reporting form’ to collect eyewitness accounts of ICE in Michigan. Critics worry the effort could make it harder for law enforcement to do thei...

What we are seeing from federal immigration agents across the country has been deeply concerning.

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Now, the Department of the Interior is bypassing essential environmental regulations simply to pad Big Oil's profits. My office will continue pushing back against these illegal actions and defending the rule of law.

Attorneys general amend National Energy Emergency complaint to add DOI as defendant Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition has filed an amended complaint in the lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s Executive Order “Declaring a National Energy Emerge...

We've already seen how the Trump administration has unlawfully forced the J.H. Campbell coal plant right here in Michigan to stay open under the guise of its fake energy emergency.

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