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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Feds: Chinese student who voted in MI election fled US
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Federal prosecutors have unsealed a criminal case against a Chinese man accused of voting illegally in the 2024 election. The documents provide details on how 19-year-old University of Michigan student Haoxiang Gao managed to leave the U.S. despite surrendering his Chinese passport and agreeing to stay in Michigan while on bond. The case was unsealed seven months after authorities revealed that a student who wasn't a U.S. citizen had cast a ballot for the presidential election at an early voting site in Ann Arbor. Gao cast his ballot in late October, but then reportedly contacted the local clerk, asking if he could somehow get his ballot back. University investigators spoke with Gao the next day. An FBI agent wrote in the criminal case that Gao admitted to casting a vote. Law enforcement charged Gao with perjury on Nov. 8, 2024 — a charge that carries a maximum of 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say Gao surrendered one Chinese passport but used a second one issued in his name to board a Delta flight leaving from Detroit to Shanghai on Jan. 19. It was unclear how he obtained the second passport. 'We have authorized his extradition from anywhere in the world, and remain committed to prosecuting the case to the fullest extent of the law,' Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit said, according to the . By fleeing the country, Gao is now being additionally charged with flight to avoid prosecution, a felony punishable by up to five years in federal prison, on top of possible prison time for his other charges. In April, a review by the Michigan Secretary of State's office identified 15 non-U.S. citizens who cast ballots in the November election, the Detroit News . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Multiple fire departments respond to Washtenaw County barn fire
Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Multiple fire departments were called to a barn fire in Washtenaw County, Michigan, given the remote location of the scene and lack of fire hydrant connections. The Lyon Township Fire Department, which led the response, said the barn fire was reported about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Deer Creek subdivision. Smoke and flames were visible through the roof when they arrived. "Due to the area lacking fire hydrants, LTFD requested mutual aid from multiple departments," the report said. Those assisting on the scene included South Lyon Fire, Salem Township Fire, Green Oak Township Fire, Brighton Area Fire, Wixom Fire, Novi Fire, Milford Fire, Highland Township Fire, Commerce Township Fire, Northfield Township Fire, Northville Township and Franklin Fire. Hamburg Township Fire Department provided backup support to cover Northfield Township. Scenes from a barn fire May 28, 2025, in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Lyon Township Fire Department No injuries were reported.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Two teenagers seriously injured after rollover crash in Washtenaw County
Two teenagers were injured in the aftermath of a rollover crash early Sunday near Ann Arbor, Michigan. The crash happened about 3 a.m. on northbound US-23 near Geddes Road in Washtenaw County's Ann Arbor Township, according to a report from the Michigan State Police, Brighton post. The driver, a 17-year-old male from Ypsilanti, was taken to Trinity Hospital in Ann Arbor, where he was listed in critical condition. He was ejected from the 2018 Nissan Rogue during the crash. The passenger, a 16-year-old female, was trapped in the SUV when first responders arrived. She was also taken to Trinity Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. Troopers said the preliminary investigation showed the Nissan was southbound on US-23 when the driver lost control, crossed the median and rolled several times. Northbound US-23 near Geddes Road was closed from about 3 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. as a result of the crash, according to Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports. The investigation is continuing. Troopers ask that anyone who has information to share about the crash contact the Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan food bank CEO says federal cuts is "a real challenge"
In late March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it was canceling $4.3 million worth of shipments to food banks in Michigan. According to Eileen Spring, president and CEO of Food Gatherers in Washtenaw County, the impact is significant. "USDA food had been 30% of our total distribution," said Spring. "And to have it cut in half without a lot of notice – actually no notice – is a real challenge. And it was very valuable food." For Food Gatherers, this means a loss of 1.5 million pounds of food, or 1.2 million meals, valued at $2.5 million. Spring said Food Gatherers is now turning to the county, the city and local philanthropists to fill in that gap. Food Gatherers serves 60,000 people annually in Washtenaw County through 140 partner agencies, including the breakfast at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor. The free breakfast program has been serving members of the community every day for more than four decades. It relied heavily on the USDA food shipments delivered by Food Gatherers. "USDA food is all the best food," said program director Sue Nishi. "It's the most nutritious and it's quite likely the most expensive. It's the meat, pork, chicken, ground beef, we get sausage sometimes, pork chops. It's some of the fresh produce, it's the dairy, so cheese, milk, eggs." According to a new study by Feeding America Map the Meal Gap, one in seven residents in Washtenaw County do not have reliable access to nutritious food. According to the state's ALICE report, more than 40% of families in Southeast Michigan have a hard time affording basic needs, including food, health care and housing. "If we lose access to things like meat and dairy and good fresh produce at no cost to us, we're going to have to really evaluate what our menu looks like moving forward because we don't have money in our budget to buy the amount of food that we've been getting at no cost from Food Gatherers," said Nishi. "This is the food that is really nutritious that I have to believe is improving the health of our guests, both the mental health and the physical health, and if we lose that, it's going to have a big negative impact on the folks that we serve here in this community."
CBS News
13-05-2025
- CBS News
Michigan man killed after wrong-way crash in Washtenaw County, state police report
Repairs to Belle Isle fountain; financial impact of tariffs; and more top stories Repairs to Belle Isle fountain; financial impact of tariffs; and more top stories Repairs to Belle Isle fountain; financial impact of tariffs; and more top stories A Whitmore Lake man was killed as a result of a wrong-way collision Monday in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The crash happened about 11 p.m. on M-14 at Vorhies Road in Superior Township, according to a report from the Michigan State Police, Brighton post. The 25-year-old Whitmore Lake man was driving a 2009 Acura westbound in the eastbound lane of M-14 when he collided with an eastbound semi-truck with trailer, troopers reported. The truck was driven by a 25-year-old Ontario man. The Acura driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was reported to have minor injuries. "The investigation is ongoing; however, it does appear that alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash," the state police said. MSP asks that anyone who has information pertaining to the investigation contact the Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.
