Eastern District of Michigan
Coverage of Eastern District of Michigan in the Nexus archive.
- FBI arrests Flint-area man accused of attempting to arrange travel to meet minors
The FBI arrested a Flint-area man, Zachary Kenneth Crutchfield, who is accused of attempting to arrange travel to meet minors for illegal sexual activity. Charges include attempted coercion, enticement, and sexual exploitation of children. Authorities conducted an undercover investigation that led to the recovery of evidence from Crutchfield’s phone, including an airline reservation matching planned travel.
- Two Self-Professed Religious Leaders Who Used Physical and Psychological Abuse to Coerce Victims to Solicit Tens of Millions in Donations Federally Charged and Arrested
Two self-professed religious leaders were federally charged and arrested for allegedly using physical and psychological abuse to coerce victims into soliciting tens of millions in donations. A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a 10-count indictment against the defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy.