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October 07, 2026
LANSING – Kyle Fawaz, 31, of Howell, was arraigned today in the 53rd District Court for allegedly making threats against the life of a sitting circuit court judge, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Fawaz is charged with one count each of Making a Terroristic Threat, a 20-year felony, Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime, a 20-year felony, and Malicious Use of Telecommunications Services, a 6-month misdemeanor.
In August, Fawaz allegedly sent several text messages to his probation officer in which he allegedly stated his intent to kill a specific judge, that he possessed large quantities of chemicals that could be used to make a bomb, and explaining how these components could be combined to such an effect. The judge had presided over a prior criminal case in the 3rd Circuit Court concerning Kyle Fawaz.
“Public servants, from judges to clerks to local officials and lawmakers, shouldn’t have to fear for their personal safety, or their very lives, for fulfilling their duties,” said Attorney General Nessel. “Threats of this nature are unacceptable against anyone, though when they are made against an officer of the court for their service to public safety, it’s a crime not only against the victim but also the institutions that keep all our communities safe. In 2019, I established the Hate Crimes and Terrorism Unit in our office to handle threats made such as these, which are becoming more common in the years since, and I trust the Unit will effectively pursue justice in this case.”
This case is being prosecuted by the Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit, launched by Attorney General Nessel in 2019. This Unit has taken on high-profile cases, including dozens of cases involving threats against elected officials at all levels, both Democrats and Republicans alike, throughout the state, from lawmakers to sitting judges. The Attorney General is urging residents to report threats, suspicious activity, and acts of bias-motivated violence to local law enforcement and the Unit.
To place a report, please contact your local police department first and then the Department of Attorney General via email. The Department of Attorney General will ensure every credible tip reaches the appropriate investigative agency, will launch independent investigations when sufficient cause exists, and will offer departmental resources to assist law enforcement partners.
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