A judge has ruled there is enough evidence to send four Muskegon County deputies to trial related to the death of Paul Bulthouse, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday.
“We know that the defendants were in the position to observe both on camera and in person, Mr. Bluthouse s seizures. And yet, they simply failed to assist him or care for him,” she said.
The five individuals were arranged in the 60th District Court in Muskegon before Judge Harold Closz and released on personal bond. The probable cause conference is scheduled for April 15th. The preliminary examination is on April 22nd.
The staff members have been temporarily reassigned from direct inmate supervision until court proceedings can be conducted, according to the Muskegon County Jail.
Sheriff Michael Poulin said after the incident, the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Mission Team conducted an independent investigation and concluded the staff acted appropriately in providing care and the performance of cell checks.”
AG Nessel Announces Findings in Two In-Custody Death Investigations Contact: Kelly Rossman-McKinney 517-512-9342Agency: Attorney General
April 9, 2021
LANSING Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the findings of investigations conducted by her department into the in-custody deaths of Paul Bulthouse and Anthony Scott Hulon.
Paul Bulthouse, 39, died while being held at the Muskegon County Jail and Anthony Scott Hulon, 54, died at the Lansing Police Department Detention Center. In-custody deaths are those that occur while individuals are in the custody of law enforcement.
“The loss of human life is a tragedy,” said Nessel. “It is the responsibility of my office to determine whether that loss was the result of an unfortunate set of circumstances or because of a criminal act. While there is little the Department of Attorney General can do to provide comfort to the families of these two men, it is our duty and responsibility to
Attorney General announces new findings after death of Muskegon man in police custody
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LANSING â Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released new findings after the death of a Muskegon man in April of 2019.
According to a press release, Paul Bulthouse, 39, died while being held at the Muskegon County Jail.
âThe loss of human life is a tragedy,â said Nessel. âIt is the responsibility of my office to determine whether that loss was the result of an unfortunate set of circumstances or because of a criminal act. While there is little the Department of Attorney General can do to provide comfort to the families of these two men, it is our duty and responsibility to perform a thorough investigation of each instance and pursue criminal charges, where appropriate.â