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Some Poor People No Longer Have to Worry About Jail: Patch PM

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DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Judge Told to Stop Jailing Poor People Who Can't Pay Fees

  • ACLU of Michigan says "pay or stay" policy is unconstitutional, creates two-tier justice system for indigent defendants and those of means.

These Elementary Schools are the Top 100 in Michigan

  • Niche's annual list looks at school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers and the district.

Feds: 3 Detroit Area Docs Peddled $5.7M in Painkillers

  • West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills and Harrison Township doctors allegedly worked with crooked pharmacists, phony patients.

Bloomfield Hills Native Stars on Bravo Adventure Series: Preview

  • Captain Mark Howard and a crew of eight will hit the high seas aboard a luxury mega-yacht in “Below Deck Mediterranean.”

Lunch Lady Threatens to Blow Up School: Prosecutor

  • An employee of the Harper Woods School District allegedly threatened to blow up the high school, Wayne County authorities said.

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