Zena Issa
Criminal Justice ReporterZena Issa is Michigan Public’s new Criminal Justice reporter, joining the team after previously working as a newsroom intern and Stateside production assistant. She has contributed to award-winning projects like Voter Voices and What the Vote. A fluent Arabic speaker and experienced multimedia journalist, she has reported for WLNS-TV, WDIV-TV, and WBAL-TV, and brings strong social media storytelling skills to her new role. She's also a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. (Go Blue!)
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A former Ann Arbor nurse is facing a federal misdemeanor charge for allegedly helping an undocumented patient escape federal custody at Trinity Health hospital. -
Attorneys representing the estate of John Jenuwine are expanding their lawsuit against Washtenaw County, adding six more law enforcement officers as defendants. -
Attorneys for Krystal Clark are requesting a permanent transfer from Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, arguing that mold exposure is causing her life-threatening health issues. State officials argue that facility air quality is safe and that Clark frequently refused medical care. -
The League of Women Voters hosted a non-debate forum for six Michigan Supreme Court candidates competing for two seats in the November 3rd election. -
C. Cybele Raver, confirmed unanimously Tuesday by the University of Michigan Board of Regents, says she looks forward to "listening, learning, and getting to know the people and traditions that make Michigan so special." -
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson criticized Republican opponent John James for supporting tariffs on Canadian imports, warning the policies threaten Michigan's auto industry. -
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has published a free safety toolkit to help mosques and Islamic schools prepare for anti-Muslim threats. -
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a rally at the University of Michigan in an effort to boost youth voter turnout and support for "Medicare for All." -
The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice brings community members and incarcerated residents face-to-face at Flint’s Genesee County Jail for monthly circle discussions designed to break down societal stigmas. -
“The crusade has begun,” far-right activist Jake Lang said, and then, addressing Muslims, he added, “Your time in this country is running short.”
