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Murder suspect granted time to find new attorney

The next court appearance for and the two slain women were
the man accused of killing his ex- ” cousins.
fiancee and three other people Bailey reportedly told several people Bailey reportedly told several
in Sumpter Township last month that he was responsible for the deaths people that he was responsible
has been delayed. for the deaths by both text and
Judge Tina Brooks Green of by both text and telephone before he fled the area. telephone before he fled the area
the 34th District Court agreed to immediately following the shoot-
reschedule the court conference ings. His truck was found in Bay
for Raymond Lee Bailey to Sept. City the day after the killings and
16. Brooks Green approved the held without bail in the Wayne replace Sharon Woodside. Bailey turned himself in to
delay to allow Bailey, 37, time to County Jail. Bailey is charged with four authorities that night. There had
secure a different attorney, who “I had spoken with my family counts of first-degree murder been a state-wide manhunt for
will then need time to review the (Tuesday) and they said he would and four counts of felony firearm him.
case. be here Saturday at 10 a.m.,” in the Aug. 15 slaying of ex- According to reports, Bailey
During the brief video appear- Bailey told the judge. fiancee Laura Tanner, 35; Sarah had previously been charged
ance last week, Bailey told the Assistant Wayne County Grupa, 38, who was Tanner's sis- with felony assault and misde-
judge that he expected to meet Prosecutor Tara Hindelang told ter; and brothers Forrest meanor domestic violence, but
his new attorney during the Green she has an “inordinate” Sampson, 28, and Neil Sampson, those charges had been dis-
weekend. He was wearing a face amount of video evidence to send 30. The four victims were shot missed in November and
mask and jail garb and is being to Bailey's new attorney, who will with a handgun. The Sampsons January. Raymond Lee Bailey
Vote recount confirms incumbent supervisor's win

A recount of the primary The recount, requested and Morgan and 327 for Po, includ- and a loss of 90 votes for Po, all paid to the Wayne County clerk.
election totals in Sumpter funded by candidate Nelson Po, ing absentee ballots.The within the acceptable margins In his petition for the recall he
Township confirmed incum- included nine precincts and all recount resulted in a total of of error, according to the office said he had “a reasonable
bent John Morgan as the win- absentee ballots. 594 votes for Morgan and a total of the Wayne County Clerk. chance of winning the elec-
ner in the race for township Initial ballot totals were of 237 votes for Po. That was a The recount cost Po $250 per tion.” The recount was open to
supervisor. reported as 676 votes for decrease of 82 votes for Morgan precinct for a total of $2,250 the public.
Special guest

Congresswoman visits area middle school

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) keeping up with their school work at home.
drew attention to challenges faced by educa- “Each year, a new school year brings
tors, students, families, and school districts nerves, excitement, and challenges. COVID
as the return to learning begins during a heightens those emotions for educators, stu-
visit to McBride Middle School in Belleville dents, and families,” said Dingell. “Across
last week. Dingell highlighted both provid- Southeast Michigan, school districts are
ing schools the resources they need to bring going above and beyond to ensure their stu-
students back into the classroom safely and dents have the keys to success this school
averting deep cuts to public education year. The need is significant, Dearborn
through state and local funding relief. Schools provides 70,000 meals a week to
She saw preparations and distributions young people. This is important. It was great
of meals and school supplies including to see the community come together to dis-
Chromebooks for students to stay connected tribute food, technology, and even school
virtually. Dingell heard from teachers and shirts to keep up spirit. But what our school
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, center, visited McBride Middle School in Belleville last school officials that are concerned about stu- districts need most is funding relief to avert
week and spoke with Principal John Leroy and Assistant Principal Laura Maher while dent's not having access to the internet, deep cuts to public education and teacher
maintaining social distancing protocols. ensuring proper nutrition, and students layoffs.”