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INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS

In December 2025, the Michigan Attorney General's Office released its report on the investigations of 51 clergy members in the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and the abuse allegations against them. We summarized the allegations into all 51 priests, but dug deeper into the allegations against Fr. Pete Omogo, who is now serving in Nigeria, and Fr. Dennis Wagner, who had the lengthiest report and most accusations.

51 priests, dozens of victims | The hidden history of alleged abuse in West Michigan's Catholic Church

New report highlights sexual abuse allegations against 51 Grand Rapids-area priests

Michigan priest's alleged misconduct goes uncharged, victims' fears grow after he returns to Nigeria

GR priest continued ministry despite charges of sexual conduct with a child, multiple accusers

MANSLAUGHTER V MURDER: THE CASE AGAINST MUSKEGON COUNTY MOTHER SHERRY LEAK

Sherry Leak was arrested and charged with manslaughter after an alleged altercation between her and her adopted daughter, Mialah, left Mialah dead. But Mialah's birth family, and community members, allege a history of abuse, believing the charge should be more severe.

Neighbors claim mother in custody in connection to daughter's death had 'history of abuse'

Muskegon County mother in custody in connection with her daughter's death

Birth family felt something was off before police say 11-year-old was killed by adoptive mother

Prosecutor says mother sat on daughter long enough for her to stop breathing

Manslaughter vs. Murder: Explaining the charge against Sherry Leak

Mom accused of killing child posts additional $200,000 bond to be released from jail again

'We're not going to let her just disappear' | Girl cremated by family of woman charged with her death, biological family speaks out

Girl cremated by family of woman charged with her death

13 INVESTIGATES: 'Neo-Nazi' concerns in Montcalm County

The husband of a Montcalm Co. township treasurer gained international attention for his National Socialist views. Community members now want her to step down.

Community members want township treasurer to step down over husband’s ‘neo-Nazi’ views

WHY ARE SOME JUVENILE LIFERS BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON?

After a man who was handed a life sentence for murder as a teenager got out on parole and allegedly committed another violent crime, the murder victim’s son was left asking why he was let out of prison in the first place.

Son of murder victim questions justice system after perpetrator was released and reoffended

Man charged in retirement home break-in, police chase has previous second-degree murder charge

Why are some ‘juvenile lifers’ being released from prison? Michigan's Supreme Court

A son is looking for answers after his father’s killer was resentenced. The county prosecutor says that decision was thanks to the state Supreme Court.

ALLEGED RACISM IN YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE

Parents of a child in a West Michigan youth hockey league felt like the league wasn't taking complaints of racism seriously. They feel like hockey is for everyone, and their son shouldn't feel unsafe on the ice.

West Michigan parents are taking a stand after they say their sons were the target of racial harassment on the ice at two youth hockey games.

‘They say hockey is for everyone’ | Parents speak out after hockey players experience racism on ice

PASTOR CHARGED WITH CHILD SEX CRIMES IN MD TIED TO WEST MI

Months after a West Michigan woman came forward to 13 ON YOUR SIDE with concerns over a traveling pastor who attended her church, Pastor Thomas "Tommy" Pinkerton was arrested for multiple counts of child abuse in Maryland.

Pastor charged with sexually abusing children in MD connected to West MI church

Former pastor charged with sex crimes

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