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Judge Dismisses Felony Counts Against Hamtramck Councilman After Witnesses Fail to Appear

A misdemeanor count proceeds to a Nov. 6 pretrial with the special prosecutor still pursuing the 2023 absentee‑ballot probe.

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Another council member, Muhtasin Sadman, also faces election fraud charges and is due in court Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, for a preliminary hearing.

Overview

  • Judge Alexis Krot dismissed four felony charges against Councilman Muhtasin Sadman at his preliminary hearing after two subpoenaed witnesses did not show.
  • The dismissal was entered without prejudice, which leaves open the possibility of refiling.
  • Sadman still faces a misdemeanor for making a false statement on an absentee ballot application, with a pretrial set for Nov. 6 in 31st District Court.
  • Hamtramck Councilman Mohammed Hassan faces three charges related to absentee ballot paperwork and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30.
  • The investigation began after the city clerk reported bundled absentee submissions and identical handwriting, leading the Michigan AG to seek a special prosecutor and the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office to take the case.