https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a8227/siteassets/case-documents/briefs/msc/2022-2023/164133/164133_81_01_application.pdf

https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a821b/siteassets/case-documents/briefs/msc/2022-2023/164133/164133_82_01_answer.pdf

https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a820c/siteassets/case-documents/briefs/msc/2022-2023/164133/164133_77_coa-maj-opn.pdf

https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a8209/siteassets/case-documents/briefs/msc/2022-2023/164133/164133_78_coa-dissent.pdf

1. There are a handful of names and titles/roles that are relevant to this appeal. In the table below, identify the title/role of each of the named participants.

Name	Title/Role
Daniel Albert Loew
Margaret Zuzich Bakker
Emily Jipp
Myrene Koch

1. This case involves allegations of misconduct that stem from email communications between the judge and the elected prosecutor in a criminal prosecution. Consult a legal dictionary and provide an explanation, of the term ex parte communication.
2. This case involves allegations of misconduct that stem from email communications between the judge and the elected prosecutor in a criminal prosecution. How and when does Defendant/Appellant allege these communications occurred?
3. Defendant's jury trial in Allegan County lasted three days. What did the Allegan County jury decide?
4. What was the name and title of the judge that heard Defendant's motion for a new trial? Did the judge grant Defendant's request?