Stories by Giacomo Bologna
Shirvell ordered to pay Armstrong $4.5 million in damages
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Former student government president Chris Armstrong won his defamation suit against former Michigan assistant attorney general Andrew Shirvell, who now owes Armstrong $4.5 million in damages.
Armstrong's suit against Shirvell stuck in jury deliberations
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
A decision on the jury trial for a nearly two-year long civil lawsuit against Andrew Shirvell for defaming and stalking University alum Chris Armstong has been postponed for at least one more day as the jury has yet to come to a decision.
White Market to close after 80 years of business
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
After nearly 80 years of serving Ann Arbor residents, White Market, a neighborhood grocer on East William Street, is planning to close on Aug. 25.
Primary Elections 2012: Ann Arbor Guide
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
This year, four of the five wards have contested races. In Ann Arbor, there is no Republican primary, but the Democratic primary on Aug. 7 will decide which Democrat is placed on the ballot this November.
Regent corrects clerical error from campaign finances
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
On Friday, University Regent Andrew Richner (R–Grosse Pointe Park) corrected a clerical error in his election committee’s 2010 and 2012 annual campaign statements that had been outstanding since February.
Hester gets no jail time for sexual misconduct charge
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
At a Monday afternoon sentencing, 25-year-old Adam Hester — having already pleaded no contest to charges of assault, resisting a police officer, fourth-degree criminal sexual misconduct and two counts of aggravated indecent exposure — was given a sentence of no further jail time, but rather five years of probation and an order to stay off the University campus.
Regents approve several construction projects, including new marquee outside Big House
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
On Thursday, the University’s Board of Regents met and approved the funding and schematics for multiple million-dollar construction projects, including a new $2.8-million marquee outside of Michigan Stadium.
Jenson pleads not guilty, no further court date set
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
According to federal court records, Stephen Jenson, a University of Michigan Health system resident charged with possession and receipt of child pornography, pleaded not guilty on June 26.
Regents to consider construction projects, new sign outside Michigan Stadium
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
At the University’s Board of Regents meeting tomorrow, several multimillion-dollar construction projects across campus will seek approval, most notably a new marquee outside Michigan Stadium.
University leads national solar car challenge at halfway point
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
The American Solar Challenge, a race across the country in solar-powered cars, made a stop in Ann Arbor on Monday where the University’s Solar Car Team led about 11 other university teams from around the country.
