CADILLAC â In roughly two weeks, the career of Judge William Fagerman will be over.
Fagerman has been on the bench since he was appointed in April 2007 by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Fagerman, who was born and raised in Cadillac, served as thrice-elected prosecuting attorney for Wexford County, as well as an attorney in private practice. He replaced Judge Charles Corwin on the bench, who resigned during his term, which expired starting Jan. 1, 2009.
Fagerman sought re-election twice and won before he was aged out of seeking another term, but even if he wasn t he said he likely would have to step away from the bench after this current term.
CADILLAC â A 34-year-old Cadillac man faced multiple felony offenses including accosting children for immoral purposes during his recent arraignment in Wexford County s 84th District Court.
Anthony Lynn Schwartz was charged with accosting children for immoral purposes and aggravated indecent exposure for his connection with an incident on July 22 in Haring Township, court records indicate. If convicted, Schwartz faces up to four years in prison and/or $4,000 in fines.
The charges in question are only accusations. Schwartz is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecution has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
CADILLAC â Corey Wiggins was sworn in as the new Wexford County Prosecutor on a cold, wet, snowy day.
It also was on a day that many considered an omen of back luck. He was sworn in on Friday, Nov. 13, but he doesnât see it as a sign of potential trouble for his time as the prosecutor after Jason Elmore stepped down due to his election as the new 28th Circuit Court Judge, or when he starts his first term in January.
Instead, he saw it as just another day.
âNo bad luck has come from it so far,â Wiggins said. âKnock on wood.â