Mohammed Hassan
Coverage of Mohammed Hassan in the Nexus archive.
- Hamtramck councilman sentenced to probation after election fraud conviction
Hamtramck City Councilman Mohammed Hassan was sentenced to one year of probation and 80 hours of community service after being found guilty of making a false statement on an absentee ballot application. The misdemeanor conviction related to the submission of an absentee ballot application using the name of Zerin Sultana, who testified she did not request or sign the ballot. Hassan remains a member of the Hamtramck City Council.
- Morning 4: Hamtramck councilmember convicted on misdemeanor ballot charge, acquitted of felonies — and more news
A Hamtramck councilmember was convicted of a misdemeanor election charge but acquitted of felony counts related to an absentee ballot application. A family was killed in a car crash on I-75 in Oakland County, and two Michigan House bills targeting surveillance pricing advanced to the Senate. A Westland leasing agent filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination and illegal eavesdropping.
- Hamtramck mayor apologizes to residents after chaotic council meeting
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi apologized to residents following a chaotic city council meeting marked by tensions and a lawsuit against the council over the firing of the city manager. The mayor and council members emphasized collaboration, while residents expressed concerns about adherence to city ordinances and the ongoing legal disputes.
- ‘This isn’t the Wild West’: Hamtramck mayor sues city council after firing of city manager
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sued the city council after they voted to fire City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, alleging violations of the city charter and Michigan law. The council voted 4-2 to terminate Al-Adlani, who was hired in February, and the mayor seeks a restraining order to reinstate him. The council defended the decision as lawful, while the mayor and his attorney emphasized constitutional and procedural violations.