Alpena Hosts Michigan Victim Advocate Training
The two-day Victim Services Unit training drew advocates from across Michigan to Alpena Community College.
Michigan Sex Crime News
This page covers prosecutions, trial outcomes, legislative changes and policy updates related to sex crimes in Michigan. Reporting follows both individual cases and the broader legal frameworks that shape the state response.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
Federal Funding Cuts Force Michigan Non-Profit LayoffsDeep reductions in Victims of Crime Act money cause service cuts and office closures for two state non-profits.
October 23, 2026
Michigan Court Limits Sex Offender Registry ScopeA recent high court ruling prevents retroactive registry requirements for many offenders in the state.
October 22, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Seek to Waive PPO Service FeesProposed legislation aims to eliminate costs for domestic violence victims serving protection orders.
October 20, 2026
Michigan Law Aims to Prevent FilicideThe Rowan Project founder successfully pushed for legislation to protect children from filicide in Michigan.
October 16, 2026
Michigan Woman Faces Charges for Utility Pole ArsonsA 38-year-old suspect is accused of using gasoline to ignite utility poles across several Michigan counties.
October 14, 2026
Michigan Jury Awarded $62.2 Million to TelevangelistA federal jury found that a white network owner subjected a Black televangelist to racial discrimination and harassment.
October 12, 2026
Michigan Inmate Sued Over Recorded ChildbirthA federal lawsuit alleges correctional officers filmed an inmate at a hospital during childbirth in early 2025.
October 2, 2026
Michigan Launched Legal Accompaniment Pilot ProjectThe state's Supreme Court introduced a new initiative to provide support services for self-represented litigants.
October 1, 2026
Mike Rogers Declined Questions on Campaign TiesThe Michigan Senate candidate faced scrutiny over a campaign faith team member linked to a child sex abuse scandal.
September 30, 2026
Michigan Advocates Sought Elimination of PPO FeesOfficials and advocates are pushing to remove financial barriers for domestic violence survivors seeking protection.
More in Sex Crimes
Coverage takes in criminal trials, trafficking prosecutions, registration laws and institutional policy changes. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the legal system is administered. State laws regarding registration and the prosecution of sensitive cases frequently draw public interest during legislative sessions. Trial outcomes and changes to criminal codes are the most common developments in this reporting.