Input sought for
Michigan’s ‘One Court of Justice’ website
Getting users’ feedback and suggestions for Michigan’s “One Court of Justice” web site is the goal of an online survey posted at http://courts.michigan.gov/.
The brief survey asks participants what features they most often use on the web site and whether the information was easy to find. The survey also invites participants to suggest ways to improve the site.
The “One Court of Justice” web site includes information from the Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and State Court Administrative Office. Other online features include a trial court directory, a news center, links to trial court web sites, and a self-help service for those who want to represent themselves in legal matters. The Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center offers educational resources, a virtual tour, and tour booking information through the web site.
The survey closes on August 8. Survey results will be used in a redesign of the web site.
Woman sues man after Facebook romance fails
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit woman is suing a Washington state man for more than $8,000 in damages after a failed Facebook romance.
Fifty-year-old Cheryl Gray of Livonia filed the civil lawsuit in May against 35-year-old Wylie Iwan of Kennewick, Wash., claiming misrepresentation, defamation of character and other charges. She seeks repayment for gifts she bought during their six-month relationship, including a digital camera and Seattle Mariners’ home opener tickets.
The single mother says they met playing Mafia Wars.
Gray says she bought a plane ticket to visit him but a week before the planned trip he sent a message saying he met someone else.
Iwan’s attorney Julian Poota tells The Associated Press he’s filed a motion to dismiss the case. An Aug. 1 hearing is scheduled in Livonia’s district court.
Mich. judge walks in on bank robbery while vacationing in Italy
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge vacationing in Italy said he walked in on a bank robbery in progress and he believes he may have unwittingly foiled the plot.
Bay County Circuit Court Judge Joseph K. Sheeran told The Bay City Times that he went into a Banca di Roma branch on Tuesday morning in Rome to exchange money, and saw a man wearing sunglasses, a hat and a handkerchief over part of his face.
The man saw him and made a loud noise, Sheeran said, and then fled — quickly followed by two other men wearing similar disguises.
“I first realized when I saw the panic and shock in the people’s faces,” he said. “The women behind the counter were quite shaken up.”
Sheeran said the two other men were attempting to open a safe when he walked in, and that his appearance apparently startled them into fleeing. Police arrived shortly afterward closed the bank while they spoke with witnesses, and were seeking the suspects.
“They got a kick out of the fact that an American judge walked in on a bank robbery,” Sheeran said. “I’m looking forward to coming back to testify.”
Other than stumbling upon the robbery, he said, the vacation has been enjoyable.
“A vacation is an adventure,” Sheeran said. “You never know what you’re going to see.”
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