East Lansing council demands Nessel drop charges against man shot by police
A majority of the East Lansing City Council said Attorney General Dana Nessel was wrong to charge a man shot by city police officers.
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A majority of the East Lansing City Council said Attorney General Dana Nessel was wrong to charge a man shot by city police officers.
East Lansing’s Independent Police Oversight Commission has voted to submit a public records request to the Michigan State Police. They’re seeking investigation reports related to the April 25 police shooting outside a Meijer grocery store.
Calls in East Lansing demanding justice for a Black man shot and arrested by city police officers in a Meijer parking lot in April are continuing. Community members are taking advantage of two city meetings this week.
Erick Williams, who chairs the East Lansing police oversight board, urged Attorney General Dana Nessel to drop the charges against DeAnthony VanAtten.
DeAnthony VanAtten, 20, was charged Tuesday with seven felony counts and one misdemeanor count, records in 54B District Court show.