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 Arab-American activist doubts Jewish judge’s ability to be fair 

DETROIT (AP) — An Arab-American activist charged with lying about her conviction in an Israel bombing wants a Detroit federal judge off her case because of his service to the Jewish community.

Rasmieh Odeh is questioning Judge Paul Borman’s ability to be impartial. He’s Jewish and has received a prestigious award from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
 
Odeh, also known as Rasmea Yousef, is associate director at the Arab American Action Network in Chicago. She was convicted by an Israeli military court of placing two bombs at a Jerusalem market in 1969.

Odeh answered “no” on immigration forms in Detroit when asked if she had been convicted of a crime or spent time in prison. She faces trial on Sept. 8.
The judge and prosecutors haven’t responded to Odeh’s court filing.
 

Detroit bankruptcy judge opens court to critics of city’s plan

DETROIT (AP) — A judge overseeing Detroit’s bankruptcy is getting an earful from retirees who are opposed to the city's plan to get back on its feet.
 
Judge Steven Rhodes gave dozens of people five minutes each to air their objections Tuesday. He held a similar hearing last fall on Detroit’s eligibility to file for bankruptcy.

The critics included retired police officers, a librarian and other former workers. One woman said she doesn’t believe Detroit is broke.

Rhodes will hold a trial on Detroit’s bankruptcy strategy, starting Aug. 14. He must find that the exit plan is fair and feasible, among other things, in order for the city to shed billions of dollars in debt.

Voting by creditors ended last Friday. Those results will be released next Monday.
 

Master Lawyer Section Summer Conference to be held Aug. 8-10

Master Lawyer Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 2014 Summer Conference Aug. 8-10, at the Doherty Hotel and Convention Center, 604 N McEwan, Clare, Mich. 
 
The program will combine learning and networking opportunities with time to enjoy a beautiful setting, golf, and more. 

Revitalize your skills, invigorate your practice, and visualize your future. 

Overnight accommodations: Contact the Doherty Hotel at 800-525-4115 and indicate that you are with the Master Lawyer Section of the State Bar of Michigan. 

You must reserve your room by July 22 to ensure the discounted group rate. Room rates begin at $79 up to $115 plus taxes.

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