Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

Since the Trump Administration took office in January 2025, @miattygen Dana Nessel has taken action to protect the rights, services, and federal funding that Michigan residents depend on. We now have 14 definitive wins! Follow updates at mi.gov/agfederalactio…

@miattygen Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with West Creek Financial, Inc, to resolve allegations that the lease-to-own financing company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and Rental-Purchase Agreement Act. Read more at go.mi.gov/jx01g2536

On May 12, Bradley Curtis Drake, 29, of Ludington, was sentenced to 17-60 years’ incarceration for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2022, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/c39492535

Today, @miattygen Dana Nessel announced the addition of an opioid settlement report and spending guidance to the Department of Attorney General’s website to strengthen transparency in how opioid settlement funds are used across the state. Read more at go.mi.gov/cvt2n2532

Julie Evers, 53, of Bradenton, Florida, was arraigned on April 11 by Judge Lisa Babcock of the 54B District Court in East Lansing for allegedly committing transportation fraud in the Medicaid program, announced @miattygen General Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/3p9682528

#MilitaryAppreciationMonth was founded in 1999 by Sen. John McCain. It honors service members – past and present. The U.S. military is the world’s largest employer. If you donate to a worthy veteran’s cause, read the AG’s Tips for Donors alert first. mi.gov/agconsumeraler…

In recognition of Older Michiganians Day, @miattygen Dana Nessel is urging seniors and their families to be vigilant against fraudsters by learning how to recognize a scam and highlighting the work of Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force. mi.gov/ageatf

Yesterday, Jessica Klimp, 45, pled no contest to two counts of First-Degree Child Abuse for abusing two of her adopted children, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/rrqno2523

“This award is a well-deserved honor that demonstrates the tremendous job Eric does in stopping prolific criminal organizations in their tracks,” said Attorney General Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/ghgcw2520

It’s #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth. Let’s honor the role this community has played in our shared history. Explore the traditions of the AAPI people. Attend a festival. #CelebrateAAPI

Today, Terry Alvin Kaufman, 72, was sentenced to 85 to 240 months incarceration after pleading no contest to embezzling and converting funds he received for prepaid funerals and funeral insurance policies, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/1u59j2512

The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission is committed to ending human trafficking. It also provides training so others can recognize it. Join us at the next Commission meeting to find out more. Or visit the MI Human Trafficking website. mi.gov/mhtc

We’re celebrating Police Week Michigan. Michigan has about 17,000 sworn Law Enforcement Officers. Let’s respect & honor them. Let’s remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Stand up. Speak up. Show up. #PoliceWeekMI #ThankYouOfficers

It’s Mother’s Day! Time to show your mom or mother figure how much you love & appreciate her. We owe so much to the women who have taught, nurtured & protected us. Buy her some flowers, a card, or just say “I love you.” #MothersDay #ThankYouMom

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! We’re raising awareness of the importance of wellness. We’re supporting recovery from mental illness. Learn how you can assist those with mental health challenges. Help them have more good days, together. Donate. Advocate. Fundraise. #MHAM

National Nurses Week is when we honor those who care for the sick & injured while facing real-life challenges of their own. Let’s celebrate the workers who are the first point of contact for most patients. Write a thank-you note or donate blood to say thank you. #NursesWeek

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order invalidating President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. Read more at go.mi.gov/ipvv42509

In recognition of #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, @MIAttyGen Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on business identity theft. Read more at go.mi.gov/gxjnh2506

Today is #WorldPasswordDay! Time to raise awareness about secure passwords. Strong passwords can prevent identity theft. Use passwords that maximize online security & minimize online threats. Read the AG’s online security alerts for more info: mi.gov/agconsumeraler…

@MIAttyGen Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, contrary to nearly 100 years of federal precedent. Read more at go.mi.gov/vy9ey2495

It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek! Let’s bring awareness to the challenges faced by the Deaf. Educate others about Deaf culture. Celebrate the community. Let’s work toward inclusion for the Deaf in all areas of society. More info at mi.gov/mdcr/divisions…