Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan

January 10, 2007 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice

Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly 132284(58) Maura D. Corrigan Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, Justices PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Plaintiff-Appellant, SC: 132284 v COA: 267976 Sanilac CC: 05-006016-FC THOMAS JAMES EARLS, Defendant-Appellee. _________________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney for leave to file a brief amicus curiae in this case is considered and it is GRANTED.

I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. January 10, 2007 _________________________________________ Clerk