Judge Nance’s Case Dismissed | Detroit News

A misconduct case against Southfield Judge Debra Nance has been dismissed after the Judicial Tenure Commission found insufficient evidence she lied during an investigation into fellow judge Demetria Brue. The saga began with a 2019 bike rental dispute on Mackinac Island, which spiraled into a costly legal battle after Brue was accused of lying and misusing her judicial power — leading to a recommended nine-month suspension. But when retired Judge Alexander Lipsey reviewed the cases, he concluded neither judge should have faced charges at all, citing lack of proof for Nance’s alleged dishonesty and calling the entire ordeal avoidable. While Brue’s fate still rests with the Michigan Supreme Court, Nance’s case is now officially closed. 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/1d55877ecd4428de