Accused rioters have their day in court; only two of 22 cases have been resolved
Twenty-two people have been charged with riot and related offenses for damage in downtown Grand Rapids May 30-31; only two of the defendants have been sentenced. Author: John Hogan Updated: 7:04 PM EST March 9, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. In the more than nine months since rioting heavily damaged businesses and public buildings in downtown Grand Rapids, felony cases against the accused participants are slowly working their way through court.
Two of the defendants had hearings on Tuesday.
Three others recently pleaded guilty and await sentencing, while two others have already been sentenced.