Livingston County judge gives I-96 shooter up to 44 years in prison for terrorism, assault
Convicted I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel was sentenced to 16-40 years for terrorism and 2.5-4 years for felony assault Monday afternoon in Livingston County District Court. Casteel, 44, went on a shooting spree along the I-96 corridor, shooting at motorists across several different counties. In February, the MSU alumnus was sentenced to 6.5 to 10 years in prison in Oakland County for multiple assault and weapons charges after accepting a plea deal. Although Casteel's mental state often was the subject during his trial proceedings, the diminished capacity plea to lessen charges based on mental illness was eliminated in Michigan in 2012.Casteel was found to have delusional disorder following a court-ordered independent evaluation.
Federal investigation may be linked to 2010 rape allegations involving two basketball players
The federal investigation into MSU’s handling of sexual assault complaints stems from assault in August 2010 in Wonders Hall, a university official confirmed Friday.
Lansing kicks off annual Relay for Life
To kick off the start of this year’s Relay for Life, Lansing residents and cancer survivors came together to inform people on how to get involved in the relay which will take place this summer.
Investigation: Office of Civil Rights reps meet with student groups
As a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to investigate MSU’s handling of alleged sexual assault and sexual violence complaints, representatives from the department’s Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, are visiting campus this week to hear from students.Department of Education spokesman Jim Bradshaw told The State News Monday that it is currently investigating Title IX sexual harassment and violence complaints that are pending against MSU. Neither the OCR nor MSU have provided additional information regarding the claims.
City officials discuss changes in student housing
City officials are in the early stages of plans to replace some of the MSU family housing facilities.
Trayvon Martin's attorney comes to Lansing
On the day before the second anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, the Martin family’s attorney Benjamin L. Crump gave a speech to law students at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, advising them to use their education to make the world a better place.
Trial involving adoption laws in Michigan begins
DETROIT - The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v. Snyder trial Tuesday morning.The case involves adoption laws for same-sex couples in Michigan. In October 2013, Judge Bernard Friedman brought the issue of same-sex marriage to the fold.
Witnesses begin testifying in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v.
Suspect in East Lansing sexual assault and home invasion arraigned
A man was arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault and home invasion of an East Lansing resident.
Opening arguments made in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The trial that could change Michigan adoption and marriage laws began Tuesday in Detroit.
Three suspects in Dustyn Frolka's death arraigned
Three minors now face felony charges for the alleged robbery and murder of MSU student Dustyn Frolka. Samantha Grigg, 17, Brendan Heim, 16, and Tyrel Bredernitz, 17, were arraigned in 65th District Court in St.
Student sentenced to 45 days in jail for civil disturbance charges
For the most of the students implicated and arrested in the post-Big Ten championship game civil disturbance, the punishment has been a fine and a mark on their record.
Apple Inc. issued permit to build at Eastwood
Lansing Charter Township has issued Apple Inc. a building permit, indicating the possibility of an Apple Store coming to Eastwood Towne Center.
Same-sex couple trial to begin Tuesday morning in Detroit
Michigan’s policies regarding same-sex couples, including a ban on benefits for the partners of public employees, continually have been challenged by trials claiming the state’s stance violates the U.S.
MSU student sentenced to 45 days in jail for involvement in Cedar Village disturbance
A 20-year-old MSU student has been sentenced to 45 days in jail following his involvement in the post Big Ten championship game civil disturbance in Cedar Village. Justin Paul Roe was arrested and arraigned on Dec. 13 2013 on three charges. Kindling a fire, unlawful assembly and remaining within 300 feet of a fire. Roe will serve his time in the Ingham County jail.
Impact 89 FM celebrates 25 years of student radio
Thursday night usually signifies the crowding of students in a local bar to unwind after a long week of classes, but last Thursday, one Lansing bar was crowded for a different reason — to celebrate WDBM 88.9-FM’s birthday. 25 years ago, Impact existed as an AM radio station with a signal that could only be picked up by certain residence halls.
10th annual Polar Plunge draws hundreds
Anticipation buzzed through the crowd as plungers donning all kinds of costumes prepared to submerge themselves in the frigid depths early Sunday afternoon in Bath Township.