By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ariel Courtland, the mother of Katherine Phillips was the prosecution’s first witness this morning in the 79th District Court preliminary examination of murder suspect Sean Michael Phillips. In October 2013, Sean Phillips, 24, was charged with June 2011 murder of his 4-month-old daughter also known as Baby Kate. Phillips is currently serving the second…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A case against former Mayor John Henderson and six city councilors was dismissed today by 79th District Court Judge Pete Wadel. The case involved allegations by resident Tom Rotta that the defendants violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act during its May 20, 2013 regular meeting. The defendants had filed a summary of disposition, which…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips will appear in 79th District Court later this week for a preliminary examination in front of Judge Peter Wadel. Phillips has been charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. At a preliminary exam, also known as a probable cause hearing, the prosecution has to show that a crime…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felonies – Scott Eric Phelps, 41, of 504 E. Fifth St., Ludington, was arrested March 11 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of bond, absconding or forfeiting and habitual offender, fourth conviction. A preliminary…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced in 79th District Court this past week: – Travis Ivan Woodring, 28, of 810 E. Loomis St., Ludington was found guilty March 19 of domestic violence in two separate files. He received concurrent sentences of 15 days in jail with credit for two days served; $580 in fines and costs; 93…
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