ocso report knollenberg-brown
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The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has released its report into a Feb. 10 altercation between Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown and state Senator Marty Knollenberg.TRANSCRIPT
1. 160023413
1.2. Administrative Details:
CR No: 160023413
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE1200 N TELEGRAPH ROAD
PONTIAC MI 48341248-858-5000
Case Report
Administrative Details:
CR No
160023413
Subject
1313 - Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police
Officer [13001]Report Date/Time
02/10/2016 21:00
Occurrence Date/Time
02/10/2016 20:30Location
3600 CENTERPOINT PKWY
Call Source
FOPDispatched Offense
1313 Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police
Officer
Verified Offense
1313 Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police
OfficerOIC
Cole, Christopher (OSCOLEC-00277)
OIC Contact Number
County
63 - Oakland
City/Twp/Village
89 - PontiacDivision
Traffic Enforcement UnitExceptional Clearance Date
03/11/2016
Exceptional Clearance Reason
11 - 11 - Prosecution declined
Action Requested:
[ ] Arrest warrant [X] Review only
[ ] Search warrant [ ] Forfeiture
[ ] Juvenile petition [ ] Other
Agency Contact: sgt cole Contact Number: 248-858-5075/sgt. schroeder 248-
452-2010
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1.3. Offenses:
1.3.1. 1313 - Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police Officer
1.4. People:
1.4.1. S-SUSPECT
1.4.1.1. Knollenberg, Martin Joseph
1.4.2. V-VICTIM
1.4.2.1. Brown, Lisa
CR No: 160023413
Offenses:
1313 - Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police OfficerIBR Code / IBR Group
13B - Simple Assault / A
Offense File Class
13001 - NONAGGRAVATED ASSAULTCrime Against
PE
Location Type
14 - Hotel/Motel/Etc.
Offense Completed
CompletedDomestic Violence
No
Hate/Bias
00 - None (No Bias)Using
A-Alcohol: No C-Computer Equipment: No D-Drugs/Narcotics: No
Cargo Theft
Weapons
00 - NoneCriminal Activity
N - None/Unknown
People:
KNOLLENBERG, MARTIN JOSEPH (S-SUSPECT) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]Last Name
Knollenberg
First Name
Martin
Middle Name
Joseph
Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Aliases Driver License# DL State DL Country Personal ID#
DOB (Age)
(52)
Sex
M
Race
WHITE
E
Other
Ethnicity/Nat
ional Origin
e Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Brown
Hair Style
Straight
Hair Length
Short
Facial Hair
Clean ShavenComplexion
Fair
Build
Thin
Teeth
Normal
Height
5' 7"
Weight
160
Attire
Street Address Apt # County
Oakland
Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
State Zip Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
www.senatormartyknollenberg.com
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 517-373-2523Notes
ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED BROWN AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS.
BROWN, LISA (V-VICTIM) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]Victim Type
I - Individual
Victim of
1313 - Assault/ Battery/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police OfficerPE: W.Type: Last Name
Brown
First Name
Lisa
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
DOB (Age)
(49)
Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N TELEGRAPH
Apt # County Country Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48342
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-2933
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1.4.3. W-WITNESS
1.4.3.1. Sathi, Aditya Srinivas-Reddy
1.4.3.2. Howden, Jennifer
1.4.4. O-OTHER
1.4.4.1. Hendrick, David
CR No: 160023413
Notes
ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED BY MARTY KNOLLENBERGVictim Injury
N - None
Victim Offender Relationships
Offender Type Relationship
Knollenberg, Martin Joseph S-SUSPECT 20-Victim Was Acquaintance
SATHI, ADITYA SRINIVAS-REDDY (W-WITNESS) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
EY
Last Name
Sathi
First Name
Aditya
Middle Name
Srinivas-Reddy
Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Aliases
Adi
Driver License# DL State DL Country
USA
Personal ID#
DOB (Age)
(25)
Sex
M
Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color Hair Style Hair Length Facial Hair
Complexion Build Teeth Height
5' 5"
Weight
155
Attire
Street Address Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
State Zip Cell Phone Email
HOWDEN, JENNIFER (W-WITNESS) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
EY
Last Name
Howden
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
DOB (Age) Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N TELEGRAPH
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48342
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-2944Notes
PATRON OF EVENT WHO WITNESSED THE ALTERCATION BETWEEN BROWN AND KNOLLENBERG
HENDRICK, DAVID (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSCOLEC (00277)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Hendrick
First Name
David
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
SGT.
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N TELEGRAPH RD
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341-1032
Cell Phone Email
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
Was working at event at time of incident
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1.4.4.2. Sawka, Layne
1.4.4.3. Fried, Harold
1.4.4.4. Knollenberg, Lorraine Gay
1.4.4.5. Wells, William
1.4.4.6. Molzer, Samantha
CR No: 160023413
SAWKA, LAYNE (O-OTHER) (X-MISCELLANEOUS) [OSCOLEC (00277)]PE: W.Type:
MS
Last Name
Sawka
First Name
Layne
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Attorney
DOB (Age) Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
29800 TELEGRAPH RD
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
248-353-6500
Work Phone
City
Southfield
State
MI
Zip
48034-1338
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Notes
Attorney for Martin Knollenberg
FRIED, HAROLD (O-OTHER) (X-MISCELLANEOUS) [OSCOLEC (00277)]PE: W.Type:
MS
Last Name
Fried
First Name
Harold
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Attorney
DOB (Age) Sex
M
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
29800 TELEGRAPH RD
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
248-353-6500
Work Phone
City
Southfield
State
MI
Zip
48034-1338
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Notes
Attorney for Martin Knollenberg
KNOLLENBERG, LORRAINE GAY (O-OTHER) (X-MISCELLANEOUS) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
EY
Last Name
Knollenberg
First Name
Lorraine
Middle Name
Gay
Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Aliases Driver License# DL State DL Country
USA
Personal ID#
DOB (Age)
(56)
Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
State Zip Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Notes
Senator Knollenberg's wife
WELLS, WILLIAM (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Wells
First Name
William
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
DOB (Age) Sex
M
Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1201 N Telegraph Rd
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48342
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
Oakland County Security Detail
MOLZER, SAMANTHA (O-OTHER) (I-PERSON INTERVIEW) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]
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1.4.4.7. Thompson, Don
1.4.4.8. Schroeder, Gerald
1.4.4.9. Foreman, William
CR No: 160023413
PE: W.Type:
MS
Last Name
Molzer
First Name
Samantha
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Asst Manager
DOB (Age) Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
3600 Centerpoint Pkwy
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48342
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-253-9800Notes
Assistant Manager at the Marriott Pontiac
THOMPSON, DON (O-OTHER) (I-PERSON INTERVIEW) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
MS
Last Name
Thompson
First Name
Don
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
General
Manager
DOB (Age) Sex
M
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
3600 Centerpoint Pkwy
Apt # County Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48342
Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-253-9800Notes
Marriott Pontiac Manager
SCHROEDER, GERALD (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Schroeder
First Name
Gerald
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
SGT.
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N TELEGRAPH RD
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341-1032
Cell Phone Email
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
Assisting D/Sgt
FOREMAN, WILLIAM (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSCHROEDERG (00971)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Foreman
First Name
William
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
DEPUTY
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N Telegraph Road
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341
Cell Phone Email
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1.4.4.10. Crawford, Kathleen Sarah
1.4.4.11. Crawford, Hugh Douglas
1.4.4.12. Cole, Christopher
CR No: 160023413
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
Lab Specialist
CRAWFORD, KATHLEEN SARAH (O-OTHER) (X-MISCELLANEOUS) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
EY
Last Name
Crawford
First Name
Kathleen
Middle Name
Sarah
Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Aliases Driver License# DL State DL Country Personal ID#
DOB (Age)
73)
Sex
F
Race
WHITE
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Hazel
Hair Color Hair Style Hair Length Facial Hair
Complexion Build Teeth Height
5' 5"
Weight
189
Attire
Street Address Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone
UNKNOWN
Work Phone
State Zip Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 517-373-0827Notes
ALLEGED WITNESS TO ASSAULT OF BROWN AT OAKLAND COUNTY STATE OF THE COUNTY EVENT.
CRAWFORD, HUGH DOUGLAS (O-OTHER) (X-MISCELLANEOUS) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
EY
Last Name
Crawford
First Name
Hugh
Middle Name
Douglas
Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
Aliases Driver License# DL State DL Country Personal ID#
DOB (Age)
(74)
Sex
M
Race
WHITE
E State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Complexion Build Teeth Height
6' 0"
Weight
250
Attire
Street Address Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
State Zip Cell Phone
UNKNOWN
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-0100Notes
ALLEGED WITNESS TO ASSAULT. UNAVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW AT TIME
REPORT WAS WRITTEN.
COLE, CHRISTOPHER (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
OC
Last Name
Cole
First Name
Christopher
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
SGT.
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address Apt # County Country Home Phone Work Phone
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1.4.4.13. Marzban, Saman
1.4.4.14. Sanford, Trevor
1.5. Narrative:
1.5.1. By: OSSANFORDT (00948)
CR No: 160023413
1200 N Telegraph Road OAKLAND USACity
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341
Cell Phone Email
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
INVESTIGATOR ASSIGNED TO CASE
MARZBAN, SAMAN (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Marzban
First Name
Saman
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
SGT.
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N Telegraph Road
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341
Cell Phone Email
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
SGT WHO ASSIGNED REPORT AND WAS PRESENT DURING INTERVIEW OF VICTIM.
SANFORD, TREVOR (O-OTHER) (L-POLICE OFFICER) [OSSANFORDT (00948)]PE: W.Type:
OF
Last Name
Sanford
First Name
Trevor
Middle Name Suffix Mr/Mrs/Ms
DEPUTY
DOB (Age) Sex Race
UNKNOWN
Ethnicity Birth City & State Birth Country Country of Citizenship
Street Address
1200 N Telegraph Road
Apt # County
OAKLAND
Country
USA
Home Phone Work Phone
City
Pontiac
State
MI
Zip
48341
Cell Phone Email
Phone/Email
Type Description
BU-Business Phone #1 248-858-5000Notes
DEPUTY ASSISGNED TO TAKE ASSAULT REPORT
Narrative:
CR No: 160023413-001 Written By: OSSANFORDT (00948) Date: 02/10/2016 11:23 PM
SOURCE: Contacted by Sgt Marzban to take an assault report at the State of the County Event
that took place at the Courtyard Marriott in Pontiac.
INFORMATION: I was contacted by Sgt Marzban to take an alleged assault complaint involving
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown and State Senator Martin "Marty" Knollenberg. The alleged
assault took place after the conclusion of the State of the County Event at the Courtyard Marriott
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1.5.2. By: OSSANFORDT (00948)
CR No: 160023413
located at 3600 Centerpoint Pkwy. in Pontiac. I met with Brown in the hallway adjacent to the
auditorium where the event had taken place. With Brown was Jennifer Howden, who also works
at the County Clerks Office. Sgt Marzban and myself escorted Brown and Howden to the
business center in the hotel to interview them in regards to the events that took place.
INTERVIEW WITH CLERK LISA BROWN: Brown stated that she and Howden were seated in
the second row to the right of the stage area. Brown stated that the presentation had ended and
people were exiting the auditorium when she observed Knolleberg approaching her. Brown
stated that she turned away from Knollenberg trying to avoid conversation. Brown stated that the
two of them have a history and served together in the State Legislature. Brown stated that
Knollenberg approached her and made comments about her not saying "hi". Brown stated that
the she and Knollenberg got into a discussion about legislation he enacted dealing with straight
party voting. The discussion escalated and Brown made statements to Knollenberg about racial
comments he made in the State Senate. Brown said that Knollenberg then grabbed her left
elbow area with his right hand in what she labeled as a "death grip." Brown said that she yelled
" Let go of me, don't touch me." Brown estimated that Knollenberg held onto her for approx. 10
seconds and she tried to pull away. Brown said that they were separated by other patrons of the
event. Brown said that Kathy and Hugh Crawford were both witnesses to the alleged assault and
intervened.
INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER HOWDEN: Howden stated that she was with Brown when
Knollenberg approached them in the auditorium. Howden said that she tried to place herself
between the two of them prior to their discussion. Howden stated that she witnessed
Knollenberg grab Brown with his right hand.
ACTION TAKEN: Both Howden and Brown were offered to write out a statement in regards to
the events that took place. Brown stated that she would type a detailed statement and email it to
me. Howden agreed to type out her statement as well. I offered to photograph any injuries
sustained by Brown but she refused at the time. Brown stated that she would photograph any
injuries once she got home. Both Brown and Howden were given the case number and contact
information for Sgt Marzban and myself. I escorted Brown from the hotel to her vehicle and
observed her leave the premisis. I was unable to interview Knollenberg or the Crawfords about
the events that took place.
STATUS: Open pending written statements from Brown and Howden. The case was turned over
to Sgt C Cole.
CR No: 160023413-002 Written By: OSSANFORDT (00948) Date: 02/11/2016 03:57 PM
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1.5.3. By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971)
1.5.4. By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971)
CR No: 160023413
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: On 2-11-2016 @ 1515 hours I responded to the County Clerks
office to obtain the written statements of Brown and Howden. Both statements were obtained
and added to the report.
CR No: 160023413-003 Written By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971) Date: 02/12/2016 01:16 PM
INFORMATION: On 2/11/2016 Forensic Laboratory Specialist Foreman went to the Oakland
County Clerk's Office and met with Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown. Specialist Foreman took
photos of Lisa Brown's arm for the case file. The photograph's have been attached to this
report. The laboratory report is #16-0360.
On Saturday (2-13-2016) Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown sent Sgt. Cole 2
new pictures of the bruise on her arm. The pictures are also attached to this report.
STATUS: Open
CR No: 160023413-004 Written By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971) Date: 02/22/2016 10:32 AM
SOURCE: Sergeant Cole
INFORMATION: Sgt. Cole advised me that on Wednesday night (2/10/2016) while working security at the
State of the County Address held at the Marriott Hotel in Pontiac (3600 Centerpoint Parkway) he had
been advised by the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown that she had been assaulted by
State Senator Martin Knollenberg. Sgt. Cole said that he had contacted a Deputy (T. Sanford) to take the
initial incident report from Clerk Brown.
The Crime Lab (CLS Foreman) took pictures of Clerk Brown’s arm on Thursday February 11, 2016 and
Clerk Brown also took several pictures on Saturday February 13 and sent them to Sergeant Cole. All the
pictures are attached to this report.
Also, Sergeant Cole had been working the event the night of the incident and took pictures of the location
where the incident occurred. These pictures are also attached to the report.
INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAM WELLS: Bill Wells is a security officer with Oakland County. Mr. Wells was
working security in the Oakland Ballroom during the State of the County address. Mr. Wells said that
after the event people were starting to leave the ballroom and he estimated that at least 2/3 of the
original occupants had left when he heard a loud female voice. Mr. Wells said that he started walking
towards the voice when he heard the voice again more clearly say “your husband squeezed my arm.” Mr.
Wells said that he saw that the woman who said this (Oakland County Clerk Brown) was with another
woman and that no one else was around either woman at this time. Mr. Wells said he asked the women
if they needed any help. The woman (Clerk Brown) whose voice he had heard was acting “indignant” per
Mr. Wells and said to him when questioned about what had occurred, “he squeezed my arm.” Mr. Wells
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said he started asking the County Clerk about the incident but she did not want to talk about what had
happened. The County Clerk said per Mr. Wells something about if she took her coat off she would
probably have a mark. The Clerk though left the room before doing this.
Mr. Wells said that he did not see the incident and no one else present in the ballroom reported to him
seeing the incident.
INTERVIEW WITH DON THOMPSON: Mr. Thompson is the General Manager at the Pontiac Marriott. I
was advised that the assistant Manager (Samantha Molzer) was working the night of the incident, but no
complaints had been reported to the Hotel regarding the incident. The management has not been aware
of any staff member witnessing the incident either. The Oakland Ballroom does not have any video
surveillance cameras per the Hotel.
INTERVIEW WITH KATHLEEN CRAWFORD: I spoke with Mrs. Crawford on Wednesday February 17,
2016. Mrs. Crawford advised me that she is the Michigan State Representative for the 38 District and is
married to Oakland County Commissioner Hugh Crawford. Mrs. Crawford advised me that she had
arrived at the State of the County Address before her husband last Wednesday February 10 and took a
seat in the ballroom where the event was to be held. Mrs. Crawford said she was reserving a seat for her
husband also. Mrs. Crawford was sitting down when Oakland County Clerk Brown arrived. Clerk Brown
also had another woman with her per Mrs. Crawford. The two sat down in front of her. Clerk Brown per
Mrs. Crawford turned around and asked her if Hugh Crawford would be attending.
Mrs. Crawford said she knew Clerk Brown from when she (Mrs. Crawford) was an Oakland County
Commissioner. Mrs. Crawford said that her husband arrived right before the event started. Mrs.
Crawford was not sure when Senator Knollenberg arrived. Mrs. Crawford believed the Senator arrived
after the address started.
After the State of the County Address per Mrs. Crawford everyone started to file out of the ballroom.
Mrs. Crawford was standing with her husband and Senator Knollenberg was standing in the row in front
of them. Senator Knollenberg per Mrs. Crawford tried to speak with Clerk Brown, but Clerk Brown was
ignoring him. Mrs. Crawford said Clerk Brown eventually turned around and by her (Clerk Brown’s) body
language thought she was mad. Clerk Brown started talking to Senator Knollenberg and eventually
became louder as she continued speaking. Mrs. Crawford said that Senator Knollenberg continued to
stand there and listen to Clerk Brown, not responding to what she was saying.
Mrs. Crawford said she could not entirely hear what Clerk Brown was saying but thought it was over
recent election legislation passed in the State Legislature. Mrs. Crawford said she was not sure Senator
Knollenberg understood everything either because he has a hearing impairment. After getting very loud,
per Mrs. Crawford, Clerk Brown turned away from the Senator as if to leave. At this time per Mrs.
Crawford, Senator Knollenberg reached out and touched the arm of Clerk Brown as if to get her
attention. Mrs. Crawford thought Senator Knollenberg had touched the middle part of Clerk Brown’s
arm. Mrs. Crawford did not think this was done to cause any type of harm but merely to get Clerk
Brown’s attention. Mrs. Crawford considered the action a touch only and not a squeeze.
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Mrs. Crawford said that Clerk Brown then turned toward Senator Knollenberg and yelled at him to stop
touching her. Mrs. Crawford said she did not believe Clerk Brown was hurt in any way because she
thought that Clerk Brown would have yelled out that she was hurt or being hurt, but she did not. Mrs.
Crawford said that she did not see the woman that Clerk Brown was with try to remove the Senator’s
hand. When the Senator removed his hand, Mrs. Crawford’s husband asked him to leave with him to
avoid any further issues and Senator Knollenberg left with Commissioner Crawford, exiting out of the
closest aisle way out into the main hallway.
Mrs. Crawford said she left out of the aisle way that Clerk Brown left out of and walked right behind the
Clerk and the woman (Jennifer Howden) she was with. Mrs. Crawford said that on the way out Clerk
Brown turned to her and said “he shouldn’t have touched me.” Mrs. Crawford said that she just nodded
her head, not saying anything. I asked Mrs. Crawford if she had later told Clerk Brown that she thought
the Senator touching her was “inappropriate.” Mrs. Crawford said that she does not remember saying
that and did not speak to Clerk Brown for the remainder of the night.
Mrs. Crawford said that she had read the newspaper articles concerning this incident and said she was
surprised at what had been reported. She explained that one of the articles said that Clerk Brown had to
be escorted out to her car by Deputies. Mrs. Crawford said that as she was following the Clerk out of the
ballroom she (Clerk Brown) did not give any impression that she was hurt or in fear of anything else
happening to her.
Mrs. Crawford reiterated that if Clerk Brown was actually hurt from Senator Knollenberg she would have
expected Clerk Brown to say this and she did not.
INTERVIEW WITH HUGH CRAWFORD: Mr. Crawford was interviewed at the Detective Bureau by
Sergeant Schroeder on Wednesday February 17, 2016. Mr. Crawford advised Sergeant Schroeder that he
is an Oakland County Commissioner and a former MI State Representative. Mr. Crawford said that he
knew Clerk Brown from when they were both State Representatives in Lansing. Per Mr. Crawford the two
of them had adjoining offices while in Lansing.
Mr. Crawford said that he was waiting at the event outside in the main lobby for Adi Sathi to arrive. Mr.
Crawford said he had invited Mr. Sathi to the event and was waiting for him in the Hotel lobby. Mr.
Crawford said that he and Mr. Sathi arrived right at the start of the address. Mr. Crawford said that Clerk
Brown and the woman (Jennifer Howden) with her were sitting in front of him and his wife. Clerk Brown
was seated farthest from the end of the aisle (middle section of row). There was an empty seat between
Mrs. Howden and Senator Knollenberg. Senator Knollenberg’s wife was sitting to his right closest to the
far aisle. So Clerk Brown was seated around three seats to the left of Senator Knollenberg. Mr. Crawford
said that he was probably sitting in row 3. Mr. Crawford was counting the rows from the front of the
stage backwards.
Mr. Crawford did not see the Senator or Clerk talking to each other before the event started.
Mr. Crawford said that at the end of the speech he stood up and shook Senator Knollenberg’s hand.
Right after that Senator Knollenberg, per Mr. Crawford leaned forward and extended his hand out to
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shake Clerk Brown’s hand. Mr. Crawford said that Clerk Brown would not shake Senator Knollenberg’s
hand though. Mr. Crawford said that Senator Knollenberg looked shocked that Clerk Brown would not
shake his hand. Mr. Crawford said he asked Senator Knollenberg “Marty she doesn’t want to shake your
hand.” The Senator per Mr. Crawford replied that she did not. Mr. Crawford then said to try to make
light of the situation he told the Senator that he would again shake his hand.
Mr. Crawford said that the Clerk began talking to the Senator. Mr. Crawford said that Clerk Brown was
not yelling but was talking loudly and as she talked she steadily increased the volume. Mr. Crawford said
that he could not hear everything that the two were saying but it sounded like the Clerk was upset over
some legislation that the Senator was involved in. The Senator per Mr. Crawford was not really saying
much back to Clerk Browns comments. Finally the Clerk per Mr. Crawford turned away from Senator
Knollenberg and when she did this the Senator reached over and “grabbed her elbow.” Mr. Crawford
said that it did not look like a forceful act, but just as an attempt to get the Clerk’s attention.
Mr. Crawford said this upset Clerk Brown who said “you can’t touch me”. Mr. Crawford said that Clerk
Brown said this very loud, so he placed his arm around the Senator’s shoulder and told the Senator to
walk out with him. The Senator did this and Mr. Crawford’s friend Adi also walked with the Senator.
They walked out the far aisle to the lobby area per Mr. Crawford. Mr. Crawford said while walking out of
the Ballroom with the Senator he asked him what that was about. The Senator per Mr. Crawford replied
that the Clerk was upset over the recent legislation removing straight ticket voting or straight party
voting. This apparently was a bill that the Senator sponsored. The Senator also told Mr. Crawford that
the issue about his comments made after a presentation before the Senate Education Committee was
brought up by Clerk Brown. These comments were reported by the press and some people and groups
were upset saying the comments had been racially insensitive.
Mr. Crawford said that his wife unbeknown to him had walked out the opposite way, behind Clerk
Brown. Mr. Crawford said that his wife told him that while Clerk Brown was walking out of the ballroom
she turned back to Mrs. Crawford and said “he shouldn’t have touched me.” Mr. Crawford said that his
wife told him she did not reply back to Clerk Brown after this statement. Mrs. Crawford, per Mr.
Crawford said that Clerk Brown was talking with the female she was with and did not appear to be “under
any stress.”
Mr. Crawford said that he had no idea why Clerk Brown would need a Sheriff’s escort out to her car
because the Senator was with him on the other side of the lobby. Mr. Crawford said he did not see Clerk
Brown escorted out to her car, but read about it in the paper, which surprised him.
Mr. Crawford said that he believes if Clerk Brown was actually hurt during this incident, that upon the
Senator grabbing her arm she would have made either a comment saying “that hurts” or would display
body language indicating she was being hurt. The Clerk per Mr. Crawford did neither. Mr. Crawford
remembers hearing Clerk Brown also say during the incident “you don’t have the right to touch me.”
Mr. Crawford said that he did not see the woman (Jennifer Howden) with Clerk Brown step between the
Senator and Clerk Brown and try to remove the Senator’s hand. Mr. Crawford said that he does not
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remember how long the Senator kept his hand on Clerk Brown’s arm and thought the Senator removed
his hand when he (Mr. Crawford) put his arm around the Senator and had him walk out of the ballroom.
Mr. Crawford was asked if he heard the Senator say “do you think I am a racist” to the Clerk. Mr.
Crawford said he did not hear that. Mr. Crawford said that the small group of people were in close
proximity to each other but because of all the noise from everyone leaving he could not hear that well.
Mr. Crawford said that the small group consisted of his friend Adi, himself and his wife in their row and
the Senator and his wife along with Jennifer Howden and the Clerk in the row in front. When the event
was over everyone stood up to leave and that is when the incident occurred.
Mr. Crawford said the Senator’s wife was standing right next to him when the incident happened and Mr.
Crawford did not see her get involved. When asked if he thought the Senator was maybe upset or angry
about the conversation with the Clerk, Mr. Crawford said that he did not get that impression and said the
Senator doesn’t really get mad. Mr. Crawford said that the Senator was not upset or trying to pull away
from him while they were walking out of the ballroom. Mr. Crawford said he didn’t know of any other
witnesses besides the small group he was with.
INTERVIEW WITH ADI SATHI: Sergeant Schroeder spoke with Mr. Sathi on Thursday February 18, 2016.
Mr. Sathi said he was invited to the State of the County Address by Mr. Crawford. Mr. Sathi said he
arrived at the event just before it started and sat down next to Mr. Crawford. Mrs. Crawford was on the
other side of Mr. Crawford per Mr. Sathi. Mr. Sathi said that Senator Knollenberg was seated in front of
him. Mr. Sathi said he did not see the Senator or Clerk speaking prior to the event starting. Mr. Sathi said
he did not know at the time who the Oakland County Clerk was.
Mr. Sathi said that at the conclusion of the event everyone was standing around talking when he noticed
Clerk Brown speaking very loud with Senator Knollenberg. Mr. Sathi said that Clerk Brown’s voice kept
getting louder while talking with the Senator. Mr. Sathi said he heard Clerk Brown say something to the
Senator about racism or say that the Senator was racist. Mr. Sathi said after making this statement he
saw Clerk Brown turn around and that is when the Senator grabbed her arm. Mr. Sathi said that the
Senator did grab Clerk Brown’s arm but in no way did he believe this was an assault.
Mr. Sathi said he believes the Senator was just trying to defend himself against the allegations the Clerk
made about him being a racist. Mr. Sathi said that there were a number of persons standing around and
that when someone makes an inflammatory statement like that you have to defend yourself.
Mr. Sathi said that when the Senator grabbed the Clerk’s arm she became even more louder saying
“don’t touch me” or “you can’t touch a woman like that.” Mr. Sathi said that it did not look like the
Senator was using any force or pulling on the Clerk’s arm.
Mr. Crawford and Mr. Sathi then walked with the Senator out of the ballroom. They used the far aisle
and the Clerk left the opposite way going out another aisle. Mr. Sathi said this whole incident happened
in a matter of seconds. Mr. Sathi described the Senator as looking “stunned” about what had just
occurred.
Mr. Sathi said that Clerk Brown did not appear to be hurt to him.
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STATUS: Open
CR No: 160023413-005 Written By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971) Date: 02/26/2016 02:55 PM
INTERVIEW WITH LORRAINE KNOLLENBERG: Mrs. Knollenberg was interviewed on Thursday February
26, 2016 by Detective Sergeant’s Cole and Schroeder at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Detective
Bureau. Mrs. Knollenberg was represented by Attorneys Layne Sakwa and Harold Fried. Mrs.
Knollenberg said that she had attended the State of the County Address with her husband and had ridden
with him to the event. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she and her husband (State Senator Martin
Knollenberg) had arrived pretty much right at the time the event was starting and ended up taking seats
near the front right of the ballroom. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she and her husband sat down in the
second row of the ballroom near the far right aisle. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she was sitting closest to
the aisle with her husband sitting to her left.
Mrs. Knollenberg said that she did notice that the Crawford’s were sitting behind them and smiled at
them. Mrs. Knollenberg said that there was an unknown woman (Jennifer Howden) sitting to the left of
her husband and then Clerk Brown was sitting on the other side of the woman. Mrs. Knollenberg said
that neither she nor her husband said anything to either woman at this point or during the program
(event.)
As the program ended everyone stood up and per Mrs. Knollenberg they were getting ready to go across
the hallway from the ballroom where everyone congregates afterwards. This is an open room similar to
the ballroom where food and drinks are served. Mrs. Knollenberg said that upon standing up her
husband recognized Clerk Brown and said hello to her. Mrs. Knollenberg described this moment as being
fine and nothing out of the ordinary occurring. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she also said hello to Aditya
Sathi who was standing behind her next to the Crawford’s.
Sgt. Schroeder showed Mrs. Knollenberg a photo of the ballroom and she pointed to where she and her
husband had been seated. Mrs. Knollenberg said that her husband started talking and because of the
rows of chairs she could not maneuver herself around to be in the conversation so she walked out of the
row and stood over by the outer wall of the ballroom. Mrs. Knollenberg said that the Crawford’s and
Aditya Sathi were still standing directly behind her husband and Clerk Brown and the woman (Jennifer
Howden) she was with were next to her husband.
Mrs. Knollenberg said that while she was standing out in the aisle is when she heard “screaming”. Sgt.
Schroeder asked her if she actually heard what she (Clerk Brown) was screaming. Mrs. Knollenberg said
she did not. Mrs. Knollenberg said her husband turned towards her and looked surprised and Mrs.
Knollenberg said she felt “embarrassed” for Clerk Brown because of her behavior. Mrs. Knollenberg said
that the other woman with Clerk Brown did not say anything and Mrs. Knollenberg described her as being
“very quiet.” Mrs. Knollenberg said that the woman (Jennifer Howden) was standing between her
husband and Clerk Brown at this time.
Sgt. Schroeder asked Mrs. Knollenberg if she saw her husband touch Clerk Brown. Mrs. Knollenberg said
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that she did not. Sgt. Schroeder then asked her if it would be out of character for her husband to reach
out and touch someone while talking with them and Mrs. Knollenberg said that it wouldn’t. Mrs.
Knollenberg described this as being if Mr. Knollenberg said “hey” and at this same time reached out and
touched the person he said this to. Note; before the interview both Sergeants were advised by Mr. and
Mrs. Knollenberg’s counsel (Mr. Fried) that Mr. Knollenberg had a hearing impairment. Mr. Knollenberg
wears hearing aids because of this but also relies on reading people’s lips to understand what is being
said. Mr. Fried said that because of this hearing problem Mr. Knollenberg has additional problems in
large open areas with understanding people.
Mrs. Knollenberg said that she was embarrassed for Clerk Brown for the way she was acting. Mrs.
Knollenberg went on further to say that it was very awkward for everyone who was witnessing this. Mrs.
Knollenberg said that the two separated and walked away in opposite directions. Mrs. Knollenberg said
she walked out at that point in front of her husband and said that when he made it out into the hallway
he appeared to be “stunned” from what had just happened. When asked if Mr. Knollenberg had said
anything about what had happened, Mrs. Knollenberg just said that everyone was stunned.
When asked if her husband had previously known Clerk Brown, Mrs. Knollenberg said that she didn’t
think her husband knew the Clerk other than the two being colleagues together in Lansing (both had
been State Representatives.) Mrs. Knollenberg said that she and her husband hadn’t been drinking any
alcohol at that point or prior to the incident happening.
Sgt. Cole asked Mrs. Knollenberg if she remembered anyone else in the area besides the Crawford’s and
Aditya Sathi and she said she did not see anyone else. Mrs. Knollenberg said that there was no one
seated in front of them during the event. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she had never met the Clerk before
nor knew who she was prior to this incident. Mrs. Knollenberg said that she did not hear the
conversation between her husband and the Clerk.
Sgt. Schroeder asked Mrs. Knollenberg if Clerk Brown had spoken with her. Mrs. Knollenberg said that
after the incident happened she looked over at the Clerk as if to say “what is going on” and the Clerk then
said something about “your husband is hurting me or had hurt me.” Mrs. Knollenberg said she didn’t
verbally reply back to the Clerk but looked at her thinking “really.” Mrs. Knollenberg said it seemed “so
farfetched” to her that her husband would hurt the Clerk. Mrs. Knollenberg said that when she initially
heard the yelling by the Clerk she never walked over to the group nor said anything to the group along
the lines of “what is going on.”
Mrs. Knollenberg said that when the incident occurred the woman (Jennifer Howden) that was with the
Clerk was standing between the Clerk and her husband. Sgt. Schroeder asked Mrs. Knollenberg if she saw
the woman (Jennifer Howden) try to intervene in any way between her husband and the Clerk. Mrs.
Knollenberg said she did not.
Sgt. Cole asked Mrs. Knollenberg about her husband’s hearing problems and she said that her husband
cannot hear anything without the assistance of the hearing aids. Mrs. Knollenberg said that her husband
was wearing his hearing aids the night of the State of the County Address. Mrs. Knollenberg added
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though that when her husband is in a crowded room even though he is wearing his hearing aids that the
sounds can become distorted causing him difficulties hearing what is being said. It is not unusual per
Mrs. Knollenberg for her husband to frequently ask someone to repeat themselves when talking to them.
Mrs. Knollenberg said that her husband’s hearing issues also causes him to lean in or stand closer to
someone when talking to them.
Mrs. Knollenberg said that she has been married for the past 7 years and had been dating her husband
prior to marriage for another 3 years.
CR No: 160023413-006 Written By: OSCOLEC (00277) Date: 02/29/2016 01:50 PM
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On Wednesday February 10, 2016, myself and D/Sgt. Hendrick were
working the State of the County Address that was held at the Marriott located at 3600 Centerpoint
Parkway in the City of Pontiac. D/Sgt. Hendrick and myself arrived at approximately 5pm. County
Executive Brooks Patterson's speech was to start at 7pm and last about an hour. I have had previous
experience at this event in the recent past. At some point prior to 7pm, I observed Oakland County Clerk
Lisa Brown arrive. Brown came in the main entrance to the Hotel. Brown stopped and said hello to me.
Shortly after Patterson had completed his address, Brown came up to me and advised me that subject
Marty Knollenberg assaulted her in the ballroom. At this time, I notified Undersheriff McCabe who
informed me to advise Sergeant Marzban to have a Deputy take the report. I notified Sergeant Marzban
who notified Deputy Sanford. I informed Sergeant Marzban that SIU would be handling the investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: On Saturday February 13, 2016, Lisa Brown contacted via cellphone and
advised me that she had taken a picture of a bruise that was on her arm. I advised her to forward to me
which she did. There were 2 pictures attached. Upon inspect of the photographs, it appears as though
there is a small circular bruise on the inner side of her left bicep.
INTERVIEW WITH SUBJECT MARTIN KNOLLENBERG: On February 25, 2016, Sgt. Schroeder and Sgt. Cole
had the opportunity to interview subject Marty Knollenberg regarding the above incident. Knollenberg
was accompanied by his attorneys, Layne Swaka and Harold Fried. The interview tool place in Interview
Room #3 at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters’ Building located in Pontiac.
Knollenberg was informed that Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown filed a complaint regarding and
incident that occurred on the night of the State of County Address (February 10). Knollenberg was asked
if he attended the event with his wife and he said yes. He was asked when he arrived and he replied they
were a couple minutes late and they sat wherever they could find a place to sit. He said they (he and his
wife) had difficulty finding a seat, and he surveyed the room and saw some empty seats up front on the
right. When he walked up to the seats he saw Hugh and Kathy Crawford, who guided them to the empty
seats in front of them. Knollenberg was asked if he noticed Lisa Brown at the time, and he said she was in
his view of where the stage was. He was asked if he sat in the same row as her (Lisa Brown) and he said
yes. He said his wife was seated to his right and there was a person (Jennifer Howden) who was seated to
his left and then next to that person was Lisa Brown. Knollenberg was not sure if there was an empty
chair between him and Howden. Knollenberg was asked how he knew Lisa Brown and he replied that
they were colleagues in the House and they worked together for 4 years. Knollenberg was asked if he
had any prior incidents with Brown and he said no, they just saw each other in the hallway or evalvotor.
But other than that, he said that he was friendly with her. Knollenberg stated that he is friendly with all
the legislators and there are times when people disagree
Knollenberg said that when Patterson’s speech was over he (and his wife) were trying to make
their way to the back of the ballroom. Knollenberg said that people who usually attend the State of the
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County Address do so to either hear what Brooks has to say or they enjoy socializing (eating and drinking)
with others or they do both. Knollenberg said that he likes what Patterson has to say and he enjoys
attending them. He said it is a networking event because you have local, state and Federal officials and
those who enjoy listening to what Patterson has to say. Knollenberg said it is a fun time and he and his
wife enjoy attending them. Knollenberg was asked if he recognized Lisa Brown and he said yes, but there
are a lot of people there. He said that he attempted to say hello to recognize her because she was just
two seats away from him. Knollenberg said that the beauty of the event is that you have people from
different parties coming together in a non-political environment. Knollenberg said that for whatever
reason, Brown was loud, screaming and yelling at him and he was shocked because it was a social
environment. He was asked if she said anything that upset him and he just replied that he was trying to
calm her down and diffuse the situation. He knew that they both could agree to disagree on issues, but
she kept getting louder and louder. He said she was making a scene and was not very professional. He
has seen her act that way in the past on the House floor and on television, but not like that. He thought
there is a hatred that built up for a while. Knollenberg then stated that he believes that there was some
legislation (straight party voting) that passed a few months ago that she believes created more work for
herself and other County Clerks around the State. Knollenberg was asked if Brown brought up the
comments that he made about education and he said that she also mentioned that as well. Knollenberg
was asked if she called him a racist or something like that. He said there have been comments in the
newspapers and that the storyline that he is a racist. Knollenberg stated that he believes that Brown
took the position that he is a racist. He was asked if she told him that and he replied that she never
really got that far, but she brought up the comments.
Knollenberg was asked at any time, did he touch her arm and he said yes, he wanted to calm her
down and leave it on a good note. He said that Brown’s assistant (Howden) was standing between them.
He was asked if Brown attempted to leave and he said that she turned her shoulder to disengage him and
he reached out to get her to calm down a bit. Knollenberg said that he had to go around the assistant
(Howden) to reach out to touch Brown. He said that he reached out with his right hand and he is right
handed. He was asked how long he held her arm and he said three seconds. Knollenberg was asked if
Brown immediately reacted after he grabbed her arm and he said Brown said “no, you’re hurting me, let
go, you’re assaulting me.” Knollenberg said that in his view it was too quick for an assault to have
occurred. He was asked if he removed his hand himself or did someone else and he said he removed it.
Knollenberg was asked if the female (Howden), who was with Brown grabbed his arm and he said he did
not remember. He was asked if the Crawford’s tried to intervene and he said his wife (Lori) noticed what
was happening and came over. He said he walked out with Hugh Crawford, while Brown walked out the
other way toward the middle (isle). He was asked if he had been drinking that night and he said no. He
was asked if he was on any medication that would have affected his behavior and he said no. Knollenberg
was asked if the pressure he placed on Brown’s arm would have caused her any pain he said no.
Knollenberg said that placed no pressure at all when he grabbed her arm. He was asked to tell us
exactly where he grabbed her arm and he pointed to his left upper arm in the bicep. At this time,
Knollenberg’s attorney, Layne Swaka asked him if Brown had her coat on and Knollenberg replied, “I think
she did.” Knollenberg was shown a digital image of the seating arraignment that night. He was asked if
he was seated in the second row and he said yes. He was asked if the Crawford’s were seated behind him
and he said yes, and Adi Safti was next to them. Knollenberg was asked what entrance he came in thru
and he said the main entrance. He also said that he and his wife went out the same door. Knollenberg
was asked if he used the hotel’s Coat Check and he said no. Knollenberg was asked if he was angry that
she would not talk to him and he said no. He was asked if that upset him and he said no. Knollenberg was
asked if he was angry that she brought up the racist comments and he said he does not like to hear it, and
they are not true, but he realizes that it comes with the position. Knollenberg was asked if he was not
applying any pressure at all to Brown’s arm, why would she react that way and he said he did not know
and that is a question for her. Knollenberg was asked if he remembered what he was wearing that night
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and he said a suit and tie. He was then asked if he knew what Brown was wearing and he said he did not
know. It was brought to Knollenberg’s attention that he earlier said that Brown was wearing a coat at the
time of the incident. Knollenberg said that he believes Brown had some kind of a coat on, whether it was
over coat or a winter coat, he did not know. Knollenberg said that he and his wife left about an hour after
the speech ended.
Knollenberg was asked how he learned about the complaint that Brown had made. He said that he
learned via Tweeter on Thursday (day after the incident). He said that his staff was not even aware of it.
He felt that it was not even worth repeating to his staff. Knollenberg was asked if he was aware of any
other potential witnesses that we have not spoken with exception of Hugh and Kathy Crawford or Adi
Sathi. He said he knew of no one.
ACTION TAKEN: Report submitted.
STATUS: Open pending review from Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
CR No: 160023413-007 Written By: OSSCHROEDERG (00971) Date: 03/15/2016 10:27 AM
INFORMATION:
The case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office (3-2-2016). The Oakland
County Prosecutor's Office asked the MI Attorney General to assign this case to another
jurisdiction because of the complainant/victim being the Oakland County Clerk.
The Attorney General re-assigned the case to the Livingston County Prosecutor's Office.
Livingston County Prosecutor William Vailliencourt reviewed the case and declined prosecution.
Both of the involved parties were notified of this information.
STATUS:
Closed.
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LISA BROWN STATEMENT
HOWDEN STATEMENT
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