https://www.wcmu.org/tags/virgil-smith Virgil Smith en-US Copyright Tue, 12 Sep 2017 21:40:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-09-12/court-will-rule-on-plea-deals-for-legislators The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats as part of a plea deal. But, that… Tue, 12 Sep 2017 21:40:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-09-12/court-will-rule-on-plea-deals-for-legislators https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-08-23/prosecutor-to-appeal-decision-striking-down-former-lawmakers-plea-deal The Wayne County prosecutor says she’ll appeal a ruling that lets a former state senator run for the Detroit City Council even though he promised not to… Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:14:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-08-23/prosecutor-to-appeal-decision-striking-down-former-lawmakers-plea-deal