Nessel: Grand Traverse County commissioner did not break the law – Interlochen

Grand Traverse County Commissioner Ron Clous will not face criminal charges for displaying a rifle during a virtual public meeting in January.

Clous got the gun and held it on screen in response to a comment from resident Patricia Macintosh. She asked commissioners to denounce the Proud Boys, after members of the group were allowed to voice support for a 2nd Amendment resolution during an earlier meeting.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesel released a statement Friday saying after reviewing the incident, she decided Commissioner Clous didnt break any laws.

I find Commissioner Clous action to be reprehensible and irresponsible, but not illegal, she wrote. While he will not face accountability in a court room, Commissioner Clous constituents have the power to make their opinions clear the next time hes up for re-election.

Clous and Grand Traverse County still face a lawsuit filed in Federal Court by Macintosh.

She claims the rifle incident amounted to retaliation and violates her First Amendment rights.

Commissioner Clous did not return a request for comment.

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Nessel: Grand Traverse County commissioner did not break the law - Interlochen