Judge Accused of Misconduct, Lying Steps Out: Patch PM

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

Judge Who Cuffed Kids for Missing Lunch with Dad Disqualifies Herself

Judge Lisa Gorcyca maintains objectivity, notes “appearance of impropriety” as Judicial Tenure Commission considers complaint against her.

Wayne County Illegally Foreclosed on Homes: Lawsuit

Attorney representing 18 families claims the number of people who lost homes to allegedly illegal foreclosure may reach 1,000 or more.

Trapped by Blaze, Woman Leaps 3 Stories to Safety

In another fire Sunday, electricity from a downed power line traveled through a chain link fence connecting several houses.

Penguins! See Detroit Zoo’s Newest Residents: Watch

Twenty gentoos, the fastest-diving among penguins, are awaiting the opening of the new Polk Penguin Conservation Center.

Michigan State Has ‘Unfinished Business’ in Cotton Bowl: Watch

Rappers Bizzair and Ollie Joseph teamed in this get-off-your chair video hyping the Michigan State-Alabama College Football Playoff semifinals.

Also Worth a Read

• Whistleblower Suit Tossed in Latest Round in Township Feud
• Artist’s Soulful Horse Painting Exhibit Continues
• Opioid Addicts Younger Than Ever: Study
• 2 Minors, 1 Adult Charged in Christmas Eve Shoplifting: Police
• Check Flight Status at Detroit Metro Airport
• How to Get Tickets to Sold-Out MSU Cotton Bowl Playoff
• Psychiatrist ‘Major Player’ in $13M Drug Ring: Feds
• Protesters Question Lethal Force in Unarmed Man’s Shooting: Video
• Students Learn Lifelong Lessons By Adopting Family
• Christians Send Message About Violence Against Muslims
• Law Firm Returns Free ‘Safe Ride Home’ for New Year’s Eve
• ‘Bad Driver’ Blames Xanax, Muscle Relaxants
• You Do What for a Living? 5 Odd Jobs Paying Over $50K

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