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Warrants canceled, sentencing rescheduled for Kim Mathers after turning herself in
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
The two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, have been canceled after she turned herself in to a Macomb County court.Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for three h...
Key takeaway Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The cancellation of Kim Mathers' arrest warrants and rescheduling of her sentencing brings attention to the ongoing issue of drunken driving in Macomb County. Mathers' case, involving two separate drunken driving incidents, including a hit-and-run crash, raises concerns about the effectiveness of the county's alcohol-monitoring systems. The alleged violation of her SoberLink device four times since May 28 suggests a need for closer scrutiny of these systems and their ability to prevent repeat offenses. As the county continues to grapple with the consequences of drunken driving, Mathers' sentencing on August 13 will be closely watched to see how the court addresses the severity of her actions and the perceived shortcomings of her monitoring. The $500 bond set for Mathers also sparks questions about the adequacy of bond amounts in cases involving repeat offenders, and whether they provide sufficient incentive for defendants to comply with court orders.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? The two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, have been canceled after she turned herself in to a Macomb County court.Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for three h...
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