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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced felony charges against disgraced lawmakers Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat on Friday, February 26, 2016. The two former state representatives, who left office in 2015, were caught covering up an extramarital affair and have been charged with misconduct in office. Courser was also charged with perjury.
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Arrest Warrants Issued For Todd Courser And Cindy Gamrat
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced felony charges against disgraced lawmakers Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat on Friday, February 26, 2016. The two former state representatives, who left office in 2015, were caught covering up an extramarital affair and have been charged with misconduct in office. Courser was also charged with perjury.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced felony charges against disgraced lawmakers Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat on Friday, February 26, 2016. The two former state representatives, who left office in 2015, were caught covering up an extramarital affair and have been charged with misconduct in office. Courser was also charged with perjury.
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN [DISTRICT:
‘54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMPLAINT IciRcurr:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FELONY ICTN: 96-169001093-01
MSP #:
Distt Court ORI: MISS0075I
‘Great Court ORI: MISS00SBI
‘AG ORE: MI20025A
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Viti or complainant
STATE OF MICHIGAN
TODD ANTHONY COURSER
3410 MURPHY LAKE RD.
SILVERWOOD, MI_ 48760
‘Co-detendantey
Complaining Witness
lDISGT JEREMY BREWER
Date: On or about
lo2/01/2015 - 09/30/2015
‘Ciyftwp Milage oun in Michigan Defendant SID Defendant DOB
City of Lansing lingham 08/02/1972,
Charge(s) IMeximum Penalty
See Below ISee Below
ings on fle wih the Michigan State Pol
‘A sample for chem
Testing for DNA ident
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
‘The complaining witness says that on the date above and at/or in the City of Lansing, the defendant, contrary to law,
COUNT 1: PERJURY - OTHER THAN COURT PROCEEDING
Todd Anthony Courser did, being a person of whom an oath was required by law, wilfully swear falsely before
Chairman, Representative Ed McBroom and the Michigan House of Representatives Select Committee to
examine the qualifications of Representatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser, on a matter for which said oath is
required, to-wit: giving false information regarding having his staff affix his signature upon proposed House Bills;
contrary to MCL 750.423. [750.423]
FELONY: 15 Years
‘COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the
Michigan House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.508.
{750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 3: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduet in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary
to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 4: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: solicited a state employee, a
member of the Legislative staff, to send out a false email for public dissemination in order to cover up an
extra-marital affair; contrary to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
profiling samples.
‘The complaining witness asks that defendant be apprehended and dealt with according to law.
Complaining winess signature
‘Subscribed and swom to before me on,
Osecurity for costs posted‘STATE OF MICHIGAN [DISTRICT:
54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT WARRANT IciRCUIT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FELONY. ICTN: 96-16900193-01
MSP #.
Distiet Cour ORE MISSOO75I (Giralt Cour ORK MISSOOBBI ‘AG ORI: MIB20025A
Vici oF complainant
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
v ‘STATE OF MICHIGAN
TODD ANTHONY COURSER
3110 MURPHY LAKE RD.
SILVERWOOD, MI 48760
‘Complaining Witness:
D/SGT JEREMY BREWER.
ight Waight Ha Golor- Eye Calor, Race: Sax Date: On or about
sat 195 Black Brown White M (02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015
‘CiyrTwp Vilage [County in Michigan | Defendant SID Defendant DOB
City of Lansing INGHAM 08/02/1972,
Chargets) Maximum Penally
‘See Below See Below
[A sample for chemical testing for DNA Identification profiling fs on We with the Michigan State Police from a previous case.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
To any peace officer or court officer authorized to make arrest: The complaining witness has filed a sworn complaint in
this court stating:
COUNT 1: PERJURY - OTHER THAN COURT PROCEEDING
‘Todd Anthony Courser did, being a person of whom an oath was required by law, wilfully swear falsely before
Chairman, Representative Ed McBroom and the Michigan House of Representatives Select Committee to
examine the qualifications of Representatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser, on a matter for which said oath is
equired, to-wit: giving false information regarding having his staff affix his signature upon proposed House Bills;
contrary to MCL 750.423. [750.423]
FELONY: 15 Years
COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the
Michigan House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.505,
[750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 3: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary
to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 4: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: solicited a state employee, a
member of the Legislative staff, to send out a false email for public dissemination in order to cover up an
extra-marital affair, contrary to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
‘Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
profiing samples.Upon examination of the complaining witness, | find that the offense(s) charged has/have been committed and
that there is probable cause to believe that defendant committed the offense(s). THEREFORE, IN THE NAME
OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, | order you to arrest and bring defendant before the 548.
District Court immediately.
The defendant may be released before arraignment if $. is posted as interim bail
by,
Date
(SEAL)
Date Judge/Magistrate Bar no.
RETURN
As ordered in this warrant, the defendant was arrested on at,
Date Time
at.
Place of arrest
Date Peace officer
PROSECUTION TO BE HANDLED BY:
Gregory J. Townsend (P35857)
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
3030 W. Grand BNvd,, Suite 10-200
Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-0180‘STATE OF MICHIGAN DISTRICT:
54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADULT (CIRCUIT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BINDOVER ICTN: 96-16900193-01
. IMSP #:
District Cour ORF MISSOO7EI Gircuit Court ORK: MISS0055I ‘AG ORI: MIB20025A
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN Viti oF complainant
. STATE OF MICHIGAN
‘TODD ANTHONY COURSER
3410 MURPHY LAKE RD.
SILVERWOOD, MI 48760
‘Complaining Witness
D/SGT JEREMY BREWER.
‘Todefendantsy [Pate: On or about
(02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015,
‘Giyrtwp Nitage ountyn Michigan | Defendant SID Defendant DOB
City of Lansing INGHAM 08/02/1972
CCharge(s) Maximum Penalty
See Below ‘See Below
Sample for chemical esting for DNA ldenificalion profiling s on fie wih the Michigan Slate Police from & previous GaSe,
Date: District Judge:
‘Baro.
[Reporierracorder Cait ns, preserted By Counsel Bares.
EXAMINATION WAIVER
1. the defendant, understand:
{Ihave a right to employ an attomey.
1. may request a court appointed attomay iam fnancialy unable to employ one.
Ihave a right toa preliminary examination where it must be shown that a crime was committed and probable cause exists to charge me withthe crime.
2. voluntary waive my right toa preliminary examination and understand that | wil be bound over to circuit cout on the charges in the complaint and
warrant (or as amended),
‘Defendant atomey a Detendant
‘ADULT BIND OVER]
(C13. Examination has been waived.
ie, Examination was held and it was found that probable cause exists to believe both that an offense not cognizable by the dsrct court has been
‘committed and thatthe defendant commited the offense.
(C15. The defendant is bound over to circuit court to appear on. m,
onthe charge(s) in the complaint.
onthe amended chargers) of
MCLIPACC Code,
6. Bond is set in the amount of $, ‘Type of bond: O Posted
— wudge Barre:‘STATE OF MICHIGAN
54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
INFORMATION
FELONY
DISTRICT:
IciRcuIT:
ICTN: 96-16900193-01
IMSP #:
Diatiet Cour ORT. MISSOOTEI
Circuit Court ORK, MISSOOSBI
‘AG ORI, MI620025A
Vein or companant
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
v
TODD ANTHONY COURSER
3110 MURPHY LAKE RD.
SILVERWOOD, MI 48760
STATE OF MICHIGAN
‘Complaining Witness
D/SGT JEREMY BREWER
Co-detendantsy [Date: On or about
(02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015,
CiyrTwp Nitage [County in Michigan | Defendant SID Defendant DOB
City of Lansing INGHAM 08/02/1972,
Charge(s) [Maximum Penalty
See Below ‘See Below
‘TIA sample for chemical testing Tor DNA Identification profling ison fle with the Michigan State Police from a previous case.
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN: Bill Schuette, Attorney General for the State of
Michigan, appears before the court and informs the court that on the above date and at/or in the City of Lansing, the
defendant:
COUNT 1: PERJURY - OTHER THAN COURT PROCEEDING
Todd Anthony Courser did, being a person of whom an oath was required by law, wilfully swear falsely before
Chairman, Representative Ed McBroom and the Michigan House of Representatives Select Committee to examine
the qualifications of Representatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser, on a matter for which said oath is required,
to-wit: giving false information regarding having his staff affix his signature upon proposed House Bi
MCL 750.423. [750.423]
FELONY: 15 Years
COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the Michigan
House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 3: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary to
MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 4: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: solicited a state employee, a member
of the Legislative staff, to send out a false email for public dissemination in order to cover up an extra-marital affair,
contrary to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
profiling samples.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Michigan
Gregory J. Townsend (P36857)
Assistant Attomey General
Criminal Division
3030 W. Grand Bld., Suite 10-200
Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-0180
Dae2016900193
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN ‘CASE NO: 2016900193)
MITTIMUS
544 DISTRICT COURT FELONY
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The People of the State of Michigan ‘Offense Information.
Date of Offense [Police Agency / Report No.
vs Jo2/01/2015 - 09/30/2015 __|o0AG
[sex RACE DOB ~ js
Todd Anthony Courser 96-16900193-01 IM lw losioari972
Defendant(s)
[Charge(s) Type of offense ‘BOND HISTORY
[750/423 01
|750/505-C 01
|750/505-C 01
[750/505-C 01
faste)e 7 md Fe Ba Dats] Tat
[Defendant Alias(s): HOLDS: 2X Felony Dae] baie] Te
(1 Misdem.
CAUTIONS:
‘Scheduled court appearances:
DATE [TM [COURT LOCATION.
(SEAL)
To the Sheriff or Custodial Agency: You are directed to hold the above named Defendant(s) in your care and custody until further order of
the Cour, or until such ime as bail Bond or personal recognizance is posted. When the Defendant is in your custody, you are to bring the
Defendant to all hearings and Court appearances, or otherwise as directed by the Court.
2262016
Date
‘Judge/Magistrate
Barro.‘STATE OF MICHIGAN ISTRICT:
544 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMPLAINT IciRCurT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FELONY ICTN: 96-16900194-01
MSP #:
District Cour ORI: MISSO07EI
Circuit Court ORK MISSOOBBI
‘AG ORI: MIB20025A
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Vici or complainant
STATE OF MICHIGAN
y
CINDY GAMRAT [Complaining Witness
967 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE
PLAINWELL, Mi 49080 IDISGT JEREMY BREWER
‘Codefendantisy Date: On or about
02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015
‘Ciyftwp Wilage [Countyin Michigan Defendant SID ‘Defendant DOB
City of Lansing lingham 06/15/1973,
Charge(s) [Maximum Penalty
See Below See Below
‘A sample or chemical DNA entnCatOn fichigan State Pol 56,
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
The complaining witness says that on the date above and ator in the City of Lansing, the defendant, contrary to law,
COUNT 1: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the
Michigan House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.505.
(750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary
to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
profiling samples.
‘The complaining witness asks that defendant be apprehended and dealt with according to law.
Warrant authorized on_____by: Cemplaming winess signature
Subscribed and swom to before me on.
[Denise M. Hart (P4527) Date
[Assistant Attomey General
\Criminal Division
[3030 W. Grand Bivd., Suite 10-200
[Detroit, i 48202
[313-456-0180
security for costs posted
TedgeagisvaterCerSTATE OF MICHIGAN DISTRICT:
54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT WARRANT IciRCUIT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FELONY ICTN: 96-16900194-01
MSP #:
Distick Cout OR MIBSOO7E Circa Cour ORE MIS300580 "AG ORI: MIB20025A
oF CoAT
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
v
STATE OF MICHIGAN
CINDY GAMRAT
967 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE
PLAINWELL, Ml 49080
‘Complaining Witness
D/SGT JEREMY BREWER.
gt Wag Fak Coler——Eye Golan Race: Sa Date: On er about
st" 135, Blonde Blue White FE (02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015
CiyrTwp Milage [County in Michigan | Defendant SID Defendant DOB
Gity of Lansing INGHAM 06/15/1973
Charge(s)
‘See Below
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
To any peace officer or court officer authorized to make arrest: The complaining witness has filed a sworn complaint in
this court stating:
COUNT 1: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the
Michigan House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.505,
[750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary
to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
Profiling samples.
Upon examination of the complaining witness, | find that the offense(s) charged has/have been committed and
that there is probable cause to believe that defendant committed the offense(s). THEREFORE, IN THE NAME
OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, | order you to arrest and bring defendant before the 54A,
District Court immediately.
The defendant may be released before arraignment if $,
by.
posted as interim bail
Date
(SEAL)
Date ‘Judge/Magistrate Bar no,RETURN
As ordered in this warrant, the defendant was arrested on
Date Time
Place of arrest
Date Peace officer
PROSECUTION TO BE HANDLED BY:
Denise M. Hart (P45127)
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
3030 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 10-200
Detroit, Ml 48202
313-456-0180STATE OF MICHIGAN DISTRICT:
‘4A JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADULT IciRcurT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BINDOVER ICTN: 96-16900194-01
[MSP #:
District Court ORK MISSOO7EI Gira Cour ORK: MIS3005EI ‘AG ORI: MIB20025A
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN Vien oF complainant
v
STATE OF MICHIGAN
CINDY GAMRAT
967 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Complaining Witness
D/SGT JEREMY BREWER.
Codetendantisy [Date: On or about
(02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015
‘Ciyrtwp.Witage Reazs in Michigan] Defendant SID Defendant DOB
City of Lansing INGHAM 06/15/1973
Charge(s) Maximum Penalty
‘See Below See Below
[TA sample for chemical testing for DNA Identification profiling Is on fle wih the Michigan State Police from a previous case,
Date: District Judge:
Barna.
[Report Recorder CaaS, presented by counsel Barto.
EXAMINATION WAIVER
1. the defendant, understand:
‘a. Ihave aright to employ an attorney.
'. I may request a court appointed attorney if| am financially unable to employ one.
‘cI have a right oa preiminary examination where it must be shown that a crme was committed and probable cause exists to charge me with the cme.
2. | voluntary waive my right toa preliminary examination and understand that | wil be bound over to circuit court onthe charges inthe complaint and
warrant (or as amended).
Defendant atiomey Baro. Defendant
‘ADULT BIND OVER
13. Examination has been waived.
Ce, Examination was held and t was found that probable cause exists to betave both that an offense not cognizable by the ditt court has been
‘commited and thatthe defendant committed the ofense,
(C15. The defendant is bound over to circuit court to appear on. m.
Date Time
onthe charge(s) in the complaint.
(onthe amended charges) of
MCLIPACC Code.
6. Bond is set inthe amount of $ “Type of bond O Postes
Tage Barna,‘STATE OF MICHIGAN DISTRICT:
‘54A JUDICIAL DISTRICT INFORMATION IciRCUIT:
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FELONY ICT 96-tean0t94-o1
P
‘ise Cour ORE MIS3OO7EI Grat Court ORE MISSOO5SI ‘AG ORI MIG20025A
Wien oF complaint
‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
v
S67 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE STATE OF MICHIGAN
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Complaining Winess
DISGT JEREMY BREWER
lo) [Pate: On or about
(02/01/2015 - 09/30/2015,
‘iyrTwp Vitege [county n Michigan | Defendant SID Defendant 008
Gity of Lansing INGHAM 06/15/1973
‘Chargers }taximum Penalty
‘See Below ‘See Below
‘A sample for chemical sng for DNA entiication profiling ison fie withthe Michigan Stale Police a
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF INGHAM
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN: Bill Schuette, Attorney General for the State of
Michigan, appears before the court and informs the court that on the above date and at/or in the City of Lansing, the
defendant:
COUNT 1: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: gave false information to the Michigan
House of Representatives Business Office during an official investigation; contrary to MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
COUNT 2: COMMON LAW OFFENSES - MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE
did commit an indictable offense at common law, misconduct in office, to wit: violated the standing rules of the
House of Representatives in accordance with the Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 16, Rule 41; contrary to.
MCL 750.505. [750.505-C]
FELONY: 5 Years and/or $10,000.00
Upon conviction of a felony or an attempted felony court shall order law enforcement to collect DNA identification
profiling samples.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Michigan.
Date Denise M. Hart (P45127)
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
3030 W. Grand BIvd., Suite 10-200
Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-01802016900194
‘STATE OF MICHIGAN CASE NO: 2016900194)
MITTIMUS
54A DISTRICT COURT FELONY
30L JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The People of the State of Michigan ‘Offense Information.
[Date of Offense Police Agency / Report No.
vs 1o2/01/2015 - 09/30/2015 __|00AG
SEX RACE DOB siD
Cindy Gamrat 96-16900194-01 IF White Joer15/1973
Defendant(s)
(Charge(sy ype of offense BOND HISTORY
|750/505-C 01
|750/505-C 01
haste): 5p Fel Bae] Date] Troan
[Defendant Alias(s): HOLDS: 1X] Felony tse] Cam] Tw mi
[ Misdem,
CAUTIONS:
‘Scheduled court appearances:
[DATE [TE [COURT LOCATION
(SEAL)
To the Sheriff or Custodial Agency: You are directed to hold the above named Defendant(s) in your care and custody until further order of
the Court, or until such time as bail bond or personal recognizance is posted. When the Defendant isin your custody, you are to bring the
Defendant to all hearings and Court appearances, or otherwise as directed by the Cour.
2262016.
Judge/Magistrate Bar no.