The delay could push the embezzlement trial of the former Republican House speaker past the November election. At issue is whether testimony from a forensic accountant should be allowed.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster covers Michigan politics, campaign finance and government accountability for Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and on its investigative team, and previously spent three years as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, tracking the influence of political money in Michigan. A Michigan native, Simon holds a bachelor's degree and a master of public policy from Michigan State University.
Simon is based in Lansing. When he's not working, you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia.
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John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition
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John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?
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John James pitches marijuana tax repeal, courts industry donors
Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James is raising money from marijuana industry donors as he calls to repeal or reduce a new wholesale marijuana tax that raises money for road repairs.
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Jocelyn Benson outraises John James. See top donors in Michigan governor race
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Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan governor race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
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Fact check: Republicans tie Jocelyn Benson to criminal case involving KKK
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal charges. Here are the facts.
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John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate. Meet the two-term lawmaker.
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Can Abdul El-Sayed unite Dems? He has work to do with Black, Jewish voters
Abdul El-Sayed wants to build a progressive ‘big tent’ to rally Democrats around his Senate campaign. But his GOP rival Mike Rogers is banking that key blocs aren’t ready to join the fold.