Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan February 1, 2017 Stephen J. Markman, Chief Justice 154175 Robert P. Young, Jr. Brian K. Zahra Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Joan L. Larsen, Plaintiff-Appellee, Justices v SC: 154175 COA: 332051 Wayne CC: 14-009749-FC JAMIE ALLEN PEARSON, Defendant-Appellant.

_________________________________________/ On order of the Court, the application for leave to appeal the June 1, 2016 order of the Court of Appeals is considered, and it is DENIED, because we are not persuaded that the question presented should be reviewed by this Court.

I, Larry S. Royster, 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.

February 1, 2017 t0125 Clerk