Press Release: Latest Financial Report Reveals Karen McDonald as Top Candidate for Oakland County Prosecutor 2020

Friday marked the 2019 annual report filing deadline for the Oakland County Prosecutor campaigns of both Karen McDonald and Jessica Cooper, and the numbers hold Karen McDonald as the clear public favorite. Not only does the report show that the McDonald campaign has raised more money from more donors, the numbers also draw a telling…

Barbara Hernández

The Appeal: The Supreme Court ruled that sentences like hers are unconstitutional. Prosecutors are fighting to keep her incarcerated.

By Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg In next year’s Democratic primary, Cooper, who has been in office since 2009, will face a challenger, former family court judge and prosecutor Karen McDonald. McDonald told The Appeal that she was not sure if she supported a ban on life without the possibility of parole for juveniles. When asked if her office…

Kym Worthy

Oakland Press: Kym Worthy Endorses Karen McDonald for Oakland County Prosecutor

By Mark Cavit Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has endorsed Democrat Karen McDonald for Oakland County prosecutor. McDonald, a former county circuit court judge, announced her candidacy earlier this year after stepping down from her position on the bench. She will be running against Democratic Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper who has served in that…

Dana Nessel with Karen

Oakland Press: Dana Nessel Endorses Karen McDonald for Oakland County Prosecutor

By Mark Cavit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has endorsed Democrat Karen McDonald for Oakland County prosecutor. McDonald, a former county circuit court judge, announced her candidacy earlier this year after stepping down from her position on the bench. She will be running against Democratic Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper who has served in that role…

Oakland Press: 3 Oakland County judges recognized for volunteer efforts

Three Oakland County circuit judges are among 20 colleagues from across Michigan whose efforts to help others outside the courtroom are highlighted in a recently-released Michigan Supreme Court report. Judges Hala Jarbou, Karen McDonald and Michael Warren are among those featured in“Success Stories – Judges in the Community: Giving Back & Making a Difference,” for the…