Michigan: Judge rejected appeal of Shepherd School Board Trustee looking to toss out petitions

A judge has rejected an attempt to have the recall petitions against Shepherd School Board Trustee Matthew Showalter thrown out. Showalter is accused of disparaging the name of an opponent's junior varsity football team's player. Showalter apologized for the comment and stepped down as Vice Chair, though has remained on the school board. The appeal asked the judge to require the commission to hear arguments that the petitioner didn't hear the comments. The petition was originally rejected due to a wrong date. Petitioners need 1487 signatures by July 30.