A2: Courts

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The Freep reports Judge Timothy Connors of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court gave preliminary approval to a $100 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against the state by hundreds of female prisoners who say they were sexually assaulted by prison guards. Says Connors: “I think it is an excellent settlement. It is fair. I’m glad it is finally put to rest.” The legal battle began in 1996. [Source]