36th District Court donates and distributes over 150 Backpacks at Hug Detroit Day
The 36th District Court was proud to participate in the 6th Annual Hug Detroit Day Block Party, Backpack and School Supply Drive on Aug. 26. The court donated over 150 backpacks filled with supplies to children who expressed a need and attended the event.
“This was a wonderful venue for us to make our presence known, give back to the community, and to positively impact those we serve,” said Chief Judge Nancy M. Blount. “I am so proud of our court for coming together and donating over 150 backpacks filled with supplies to ensure that our Detroit students have what they need to be successful this school year.”
Court Administrator Kelli Moore Owen said, “This was also a great opportunity for us share valuable information relating to available outreach programs, community resources, and our Specialty Courts. It allowed us to interact with the community and provide some guidance to the public in an informal setting.”
Owen added, “We are so grateful for our judges, staff and vendors for their generous contributions and to those who volunteered to serve at the event. I would like to especially thank Chief Judge Nancy M. Blount and Judge Donna Robinson Milhouse for taking the time to mingle with the families, for helping distribute backpacks to the children, and for even passing out a few hugs”.
The court was recognized with several Spirit Awards for its improvements in increased efficiency, accessibility, and providing better overall service to the public, as well as for their Specialty Courts - Drug and Veterans Treatment Courts, Street Outreach Court Detroit, and the Eviction Diversion Program, which have assist individuals with unique challenges and circumstances and those who are homeless or facing eviction. The final award was presented to the court’s Public Service Committee established to make a positive impact in the community and cultivate relationships between the court and the community while increasing social awareness and responsibility.
Former gymnastics coach denies charges in Nassar scandal
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan State University women’s gymnastics coach who’s charged with lying to investigators in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal has appeared in court.
Kathie Klages appeared by video Thursday from a police lockup in Lansing, Michigan. A judge ordered her to post $500 to be released.
Klages is accused of denying that gymnasts had ever complained of assaults by Nassar. Authorities say two teens complained to her back in 1997. Defense attorney Mary Chartier says Klages denies the charges and will fight them.
Nassar was the doctor for Michigan State’s women’s gymnastics team. He also treated other gymnasts in the Lansing area and Olympians at USA Gymnastics. He’s been sentenced to decades in prison for sexual assault and child pornography crimes.
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