Today, the Department of Attorney General dismissed charges in the prosecution of seven individuals





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May 5, 2025




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AG Nessel Issues Statement After Dropping Charges Tied to UM Protest

*LANSING – *Today, the Department of Attorney General dismissed charges in the prosecution of seven individuals charged with Trespassing and Resisting and/or Obstructing a Police Officer for their conduct during the clearing of an encampment at the University of Michigan in May of 2024. Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response:  

“When my office made the decision to issue charges of Trespassing and Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer in this matter, we did so based on the evidence and facts of the case. I stand by those charges and that determination. 

“Despite months and months of court hearings, the Court has yet to make a determination on whether probable cause was demonstrated that the defendants committed these crimes, and if so, to bind the case over to circuit court for trial, which is the primary obligation of the district court for any felony offense. During this time, the case has become a lightning rod of contention. 

“Baseless and absurd allegations of bias have only furthered this divide. The motion for recusal has been a diversionary tactic which has only served to further delay the proceedings. And now, we have learned that a public statement in support of my office from a local non-profit has been directly communicated to the Court. The impropriety of this action has led us to the difficult decision to drop these charges. 

“These distractions and ongoing delays have created a circus-like atmosphere to these proceedings. While I stand by my charging decisions, and believe, based on the evidence, a reasonable jury would find the defendants guilty of the crimes alleged, I no longer believe these cases to be a prudent use of my department’s resources, and, as such, I have decided to dismiss the cases.” 

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