Detroit man pleads guilty to threatening police on Facebook
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to making threats on Facebook against police officers.
The office of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says 42-year-old Nheru Littleton entered the plea Tuesday in a Detroit courtroom to making a threat of terrorism. Sentencing is scheduled for April 10.
Authorities say he used social media in July 2016 to encourage the killing of white officers after the fatal shooting of five officers in Dallas.
Littleton's attorney had earlier argued that Littleton's posts were protected by the First Amendment. The defense had challenged on appeal whether the charge could proceed, but higher courts including the Michigan Court of Appeals let it move forward.
Chief judge is honored by U.S. Marshals Service
Outgoing Chief Judge Nanci Grant of the Oakland County Circuit Court was honored by the U.S. Marshals Service in a ceremony at the Marshals Service Headquarters for the Eastern District of Michigan in December. The U.S. Marshals recognized Judge Grant’s dedication to the Fugitive Apprehension Team, Detroit and Oakland, by making herself available 24/7 in order to expedite the process of obtaining search warrants for cases in which the Teams were actively on track in apprehending fugitives. Judge Grant’s willingness to address their needs at any time directly contributed to the apprehension of several dangerous felons at large. At the award ceremony, Judge Grant, who served an unprecedented eight consecutive years as Chief of the Oakland Circuit Court, acknowledged the hard work of the Teams and the unsung heroes among them. “I am humbled to be part of the amazing work you all do in order to keep our community safe,” said Judge Grant. This was the first such award given to an Oakland County Circuit Judge.
Detroit Bar Association 2018 Mardi Gras in the ‘D’ Membership Mixer
Join your peers at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 for the 2018 Mardi Gras in the D Member Mixer supporting the Barristers Law Day School Partnership Program. It will be held at Fishbones, 400 Monroe St. in Detroit. There will be hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a raffle. Sign up a new member and receive a drink ticket. Join for the first time and attend at no charge. The cost for this special event is $20 for members and $30 for non-members; judiciary free.
For more information, contact Darlene Trudell at dtrudell@detroitlawyer.org or (313) 961-6120, ext. 201.
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