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Preliminary examination ruling for Brian Keely takes place Aug. 22, available via Zoom

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The Kentwood Justice Center houses the 62-B District Court and the Kentwood Police Department (Courtesy, Sophia Rolfe)



By WKTV Staff

deborah@wktv.org


The preliminary examination ruling for former Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Brian Keely will take place Thursday, Aug. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at Kentwood’s 62-B District Court. The proceedings will take place via Zoom.

To observe the preliminary examination ruling, use Meeting ID: 428 094 0961 on the Zoom mobile app or at Zoom.us. The direct link is available on the 62-B District Court’s website.

Keely faces charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

During the proceeding, Judge Amanda Sterkenburg will decide whether there is probable cause to bind the matter over to the 17th Circuit Court for trial. At the preliminary examination on Aug. 12, Judge Sterkenburg determined she needed additional time to review evidence before ruling in the case.