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Student expelled for refusing to counsel gays can sue

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 3:08pm

DETROIT -- An Eastern Michigan University student who was expelled from a counseling program because she refused to counsel gays and lesbians about their lifestyles won a key victory Friday in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Judge strikes down part of funeral protest law

David Ashenfelter Detroit Free Press

Last updated Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:27pm

DETROIT -- A federal judge declared part of Michigan's hastily enacted funeral protest law unconstitutional Thursday, saying the ban on conduct that would "adversely affect" a funeral, memorial service, viewing or procession is too vague for police to enforce.

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Man pleads guilty to getting women to sexually abuse their children, send him photos

David Ashenfelter, Detroit Free Press

Last updated Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 10:21am

DETROIT -- A 41-year-old man from Redford Township, Mich., pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he persuaded seven women he met on the Internet to sexually assault their children and then send him pictures of their acts.

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Justice Dept. sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

David Ashenfelter, Detroit Free Press, Todd Spangler

Last updated Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:59pm

DETROIT -- The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit Monday against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing the giant health insurer of using its market clout to stifle competition and cause consumers to pay more for hospital care.

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