Karen McDonald
Coverage of Karen McDonald in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia man charged with murder after I-75 crash kills family of 4 in Oakland County
A Virginia man was charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July crash on I-75 in Oakland County killed a family of four. The victims were occupants of a disabled Chrysler struck by the defendant, who was driving at speeds exceeding 90 mph with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
- Bond denied for man accused of killing grandmother in Farmington Hills
Zeff Nikollbibaj, 34, was denied bond after being charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm for allegedly killing his 78-year-old grandmother, Ana Nikollbibaj, in their Farmington Hills home. The judge cited public safety concerns, and prosecutors described the case as a 'reminder that domestic violence takes many forms.'
- Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schools
A Michigan Senate bill proposes prioritizing Child Protective Services (CPS) complaints from school officials after eight reports from a Pontiac school failed to protect two boys allegedly starved and beaten. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss, aims to escalate complaints from educators, who are mandatory reporters, following CPS closures of all eight complaints over three years.
- Oakland County prosecutor shares best practices for short-term rentals amid growing concerns
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald issued best practices for short-term rental properties following two shootings and incidents of disruptive parties in the county. The guidelines, aimed at ensuring safety and community responsibility, include measures like guest ID verification, occupancy limits, and noise monitoring. Birmingham police acknowledged delays in addressing a recent rowdy pool party at a short-term rental.
- Spurned by Dem convention voters, former AG candidate Karen McDonald launches ‘common sense” PAC
Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecutor and former attorney general candidate, launched the Common Sense Coalition PAC to support candidates who prioritize reason and integrity over party politics. The PAC follows her frustration with the Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement Convention, where she observed conflicts over Israel and concerns about dissent being silenced.
- Democrats in disarray as Michigan AG calls for recount after convention vote declared 'a mess'
Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling for a recount of votes cast during the state's Democratic convention due to improper vote tallies. The convention was held on April 19 with over 6,000 delegates voting on candidates for statewide offices. State Sen. Sylvia Santana has also called for an independent audit of the convention's elections.