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Suspended Inkster judge insists charges political
Detnews.com Wayne County
Jan 31Dearborn Heights — Facing her second week of testimony, suspended 22nd District Judge Sylvia James said Monday that political revenge is why she is appearing before the state Judicial Tenure Commission on allegations she violated ethics and misspent pu... »
Judge defends spending
Detnews.com MetroState
Jan 28Dearborn Heights— Suspended 22nd District Court Judge Sylvia James testified Friday that she was justified in spending thousands of dollars from an alternative sentencing program to pay for landscaping, catering, cheerleader uniforms, photography... »
Inskster judge faces day 3 on stand
Detnews.com MetroState
Jan 27Dearborn Heights — Suspended 22nd District Judge Sylvia James faces her third straight day of questioning today about hundreds of checks written from her court's alternative sentencing program — checks that show the Inkster jurist abused her authority ... »
Brothers Among 4 Beaten with Shotgun
MyFox Detroit
Jan 26Two suspects are on the run after using a shotgun to beat two brothers n in Dearborn Heights. »
Suspended Inkster judge confronted with hundreds of checks from court fund
Detnews.com MetroState
Jan 26Dearborn Heights — Suspended 22nd District Judge Sylvia James grew weary Wednesday as she was confronted on the witness stand about hundreds of checks — introduced one at a time — that authorities say show she misused cash from an alternative sentencin... »
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Misconduct hearing begins against Inkster judge
Detroit Free Press Local News
Jan 24Embattled Inkster Judge Sylvia James sat pensively, occasionally writing notes to her attorneys and digging through crates of documents as her hearing on misconduct charges got under way Monday in 20th District Court in Dearborn Heights. »
Short-track skating's a top-notch workout
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Dec 24If you've ever had a Walter Mitty dream about being the next Apolo Ohno, here's your chance. The Wolverine Sports Club is looking for people who want to learn short-track speedskating for competition or just for fun. »
Do Good Detroit: Middle school students help Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Dec 20Middle school students at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center recently helped make the holidays brighter for the men, women and children of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. Members of the school's Peace and Service Group delivered Christmas cookie... »
Police find missing Dearborn Heights woman, 78
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Dec 20Police in Dearborn found a 78-year-old Alzheimer's patient who had been missing from her home in Dearborn Heights since early Monday. »
5 questions with English Gardens' Christmas lights expert Dean Darin
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Dec 03Dean Darin -- English Gardens' Christmas lights buyer -- talks about what best makes the season bright. »