Press Mentions
Detroit News – 11/05/2025 – Feds charge three more UM scholars from China in alleged smuggling conspiracy
Three more University of Michigan scholars from China face federal charges for smuggling biological materials and lying to agents as part of a broadening investigation now involving seven nationals linked to a campus lab. In this matter, David Nacht of NachtLaw is representing Professor Shawn Xu, whose lab the scholars were associated with; Nacht has stated that his client is cooperating with the university’s investigation, has not been informed he is a federal target, and conducts basic, harmless research on worms that are routinely mailed to the lab. Learn More
WXYZ Detroit – 10/06/2025 – Wayne Co. juvenile jail directors say they were fired after raising safety concerns
Represented by attorney David Nacht of NachtLaw, three former directors of Wayne County’s juvenile detention facility who allege they were fired for opposing a dangerous housing policy that violated Michigan law and led to youth and staff injuries. Nacht argues the terminations were retaliatory, despite the employees previously receiving praise, and has filed a lawsuit seeking accountability. Read the Article
THE DETROIT NEWS – 10/06/2025 – Lawsuit: 3 Wayne Co. juvenile jail directors pushed out after reporting directive
Attorney David Nacht is representing three former directors of Wayne County’s Juvenile Detention Facility who allege they were wrongfully terminated after opposing a directive to house violent and non-violent juveniles together, a move they say violated Michigan law and led to injuries. Nacht calls the case “egregious,” emphasizing that his clients were praised for their work before being fired for speaking out against unsafe practices. Read the Article
THE DETROIT NEWS – 4/5/2025 – Federal judge issues order in blind student’s legal battle over access to Wayne State Law
David Nacht was quoted in an article explaining his client’s lawsuit against a university who they accuse failed to reasonalby accommodate her vision disability. Read the Article
UPNORTHLIVE – 2/6/2024 – Michigan attorney reacts to Crumbley’s involuntary manslaughter conviction
UpNorthLive News speaks with David Nacht shortly after Jennifer Crumbley’s involuntary manslaughter verdict was announced to hear his insights into the case and its potential ramifications. Listen to the Interview
NEWS 5 CLEVELAND – 03/09/23 – East Cleveland police chief says department will move in a ‘positive direction’
Cleveland’s New 5 discusses changes to the East Cleveland police department following indictments against police officers for a series of crimes, including one lawsuit filed by David Nacht as he represented a man who had his head stomped on while he was being held down by other officers. Read More