Judge Dismisses Citizen’s Warrant Case | Detroit News

A Grosse Pointe mom faces a legal setback as a judge dismisses a rare citizen’s warrant case stemming from her son’s fatal car crash. Charged with involuntary manslaughter after the accident killed a friend, Elizabeth Puleo-Tague’s case was initiated under an unusual law allowing citizens to trigger criminal charges. A special prosecutor was appointed after local prosecutors declined — but the judge ruled this move unconstitutional, saying only elected prosecutors can handle such cases, not judges. The decision echoes a March ruling on similar grounds. Though the special prosecutor plans to appeal, the victim’s family remains adamant the law is valid and may push the case to Michigan’s highest court. The teen driver, then 16, received a blended juvenile-adult sentence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e0e82bd36aa005f