People v. Springer

A warrant charging first-degree murder was issued against defendant on May 26, 1974. MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548.

On June 5, 1974, a preliminary examination was held before Recorder’s Court Judge and acting magistrate George W. Crockett, Jr. At this examination, James Younger, a Detroit police officer, was called as the first witness by the prosecution. It was Younger’s partner’s death with which the defendant was charged.

At the conclusion of the preliminary examination, the defendant was bound over for trial on the charge of first-degree murder by the magistrate.

Defendant then brought a motion…