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July 27, 2026 ~ Federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor Michael Bullotta weighs in on reports that officials separated former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from his twins based on allegations later considered questionable. He discusses the legal concerns and broader implications of the case.
LANSING ~ On Monday, the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced it was investigating a false child welfare claim levied against former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg last month, which briefly separated him from his twin children.
The allegations against the Democrat, who currently lives in Michigan, separated him from his twins for about a day by authorities after an individual gave a tip to police that the office said was unsubstantiated. A spokesperson for Nessel said that the individual who gave the false report could face felony charges if investigators determine that they knowingly gave a false report.
“Common sense would have shown that this targeted report plainly lacked credibility on its face,” said Kimberly Bush, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Attorney General’s office.
