Former Michigan House speaker slated for Sept. 21 trial amid accusations of misusing political funds

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Former Michigan’s House Speaker Lee Chatfield’s final pretrial hearing concluded without any major developments, as attorneys for the state and the ex-lawmaker met Monday in chambers with Judge Morgan Cole of the 30th Circuit Court of Ingham County.

While the attorneys opted against on-the-record proceedings, Assistant Attorney General Kahla Crino told Michigan Advance they still plan to proceed to trial on Sept. 21.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel first announced charges against Chatfield …

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