U.S. Attorney Mark Totten recently emphasized the importance of rooting out public corruption in Michigan, particularly in cases involving bribery within the state’s emerging marijuana industry. In reflecting on his tenure as the top federal prosecutor for the Western District of Michigan, Totten noted the significance of these efforts to uphold democratic integrity. His office successfully prosecuted Michigan’s former speaker for accepting bribes in connection with marijuana legislation, highlighting the commitment to tackling what Totten referred to as the “poison” of public corruption. More details on Totten’s remarks and the implications of these cases can be found here.