If ignoring the misconduct of Democrats was a crime, Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel would get life without parole – because for a long time, she managed to overlook a case that even included a hand-written cry for help from an elderly woman – Rosalene (Rose) Burd. It was only when the GOP turned up the heat did anyone finally do anything about the situation. Detroit News reporter Charlie LeDuff had also been reporting on the issue.
Here’s a recap of what happened – a criminal case that Nessel somehow missed while she has been busy filing lawsuit after lawsuit against President Trump every day.
- An elderly, mentally challenged woman’s financial guardian (Nessel ally Traci Kornak who was formerly the treasurer of the Michigan Democratic Party) allegedly siphoned off her funds – and yes, there was a note from the victim herself begging for help tucked into the case file. Not exactly the kind of thing you can accidentally ignore.
- Nessel’s office didn’t act — closing the case without charges, finding no criminal wrongdoing according to a statement Nessel released. Her office also has defended the closure of the case and noted a “firewall” in place even though others say she breached that firewall.
- House Oversight Committee hearings delved into the issue recently where lawmakers essentially grilled an empty chair because Nessel repeatedly blew off subpoenas to explain her actions.
- According to Michigan News Source, on Jan. 12, the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) filed a complaint with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission asking it to investigate Nessel’s professional conduct involving two incidents where Nessel is believed to have a conflict of interest.
- The Kent County Prosecutor finally stepped in and filed embezzlement charges against Kornak on Wednesday, January 28 regarding $419,640 in questionable charges while she was Burd’s conservator.
Meanwhile, GOP State Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) was on The Steve Gruber Show on Thursday saying that if Nessel “had an ounce of integrity,” she’d resign – a statement that probably many Michiganders agree with – but something that will most likely never happen.

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