Court Watch: This Michigan Candidate Has Domestic Violence Baggage Coming to Light

Entry Overview: Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for domestic violence in Tuscola County in 2023. In the wake of Ohio Congressman Max Miller facing allegations of domestic violence. This is the latest example of someone in public life not living up to the values of conservatism.

Key Facts:

• Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with domestic violence. The case was in Tuscola County (08/21/2023 Case No: 2023-23-0933SM-SM)

• Bearss was held on a $3,000.00 bond On 09/11/2023, an order of nolle prosequi was entered 

• Nolle prosequi is not an acquittal and prosecutors can still bring charges within the statute of limitations.

Why it Matters: In light of the serious allegations of domestic violence raised against Ohio Congressman Max Miller, it’s important for all public officials to address any instances of domestic violence in their past. Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with domestic violence and although the case was dropped, Bearss was not acquitted of the charge. The statute of limitations for this type of case is six years in Michigan, meaning Bearss could still be charged in the case.

Full Entry: In August of 2023, Briar Bearss was arrested and charged with domestic violence in Tuscola County. While the case did not go to trial an order of nolle prosequi was entered. Nolle prosequi means that a prosecutor no longer wishes to prosecute the case. While there are many reasons for these orders, they are often ordered after a witness (in the case of domestic violence the witness is often the alleged victim) refuses to cooperate. 

Congressman Max Miller is facing serious allegations of domestic violence in Ohio and that case has raised the issue, once again, to the forefront of discourse. A major plank of conservatism is family values and people deserve to know all the details of any case of domestic violence - especially a case where a police officer makes an arrest and charges are filed.