Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan March 21, 2018 Stephen J. Markman, Chief Justice Brian K. Zahra Bridget M. McCormack 156198(95) David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein Kurtis T. Wilder Elizabeth T. Clement, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Justices Plaintiff-Appellant, SC: 156198 v COA: 328956 Wayne CC: 15-000755-FC ALPHONSO L. STRAUGHTER, JR., Defendant-Appellee. _________________________________________/ On order of the Chief Justice, the motion of James Dayson to file a brief amicus curiae brief is DENIED without prejudice to Mr. Dayson submitting a proposed brief amicus curiae within 21 days of the date of this order, along with a new motion asking the Court to accept the brief.

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.

March 21, 2018 Clerk