Michigan Lawmaker Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
A Michigan councilman, whose past criminal record as a drug dealer was recently cleared due to a law supported by Democrats, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman. Leon El Alamine, a 44-year-old Democratic City Council member in Flint, was taken into custody on July 10 and charged with domestic violence and assault. The charges stem from police reports filed by Mount Morris Township officers.
According to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leighton, El Alamine reportedly became angry during an argument with the woman regarding her email accounts. Eyewitnesses noted physical evidence of the alleged abuse. “She had a bruise on her face that aligns with being hit, and marks on her neck are consistent with choking,” Leighton stated. “There were also indications of hair being pulled, and some was found on the floor.” Additionally, a firearm was discovered at the scene.
El Alamine has denied the allegations, asserting in a statement on the Made Institute’s Facebook page that the recent claims are false and disheartening. “I believe in the truth and the legal process,” he expressed. “My legal team is actively addressing the situation, and I intend to clear my name.” He serves as the founder and executive director of the Made Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on financial literacy and education.
After winning a city council seat in November, El Alamine has been associated with influential Democratic figures, including U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. His past includes serious struggles; he was involved in drug trafficking and spent time in a coma following a shooting incident. He later faced a 12-20 year prison sentence after being convicted of drug and weapons charges.
Remarkably, in 2021, he took advantage of Michigan’s Clean Slate Act to have his criminal record expunged, declaring at that time, “I’m excited; I can’t really explain it. I’m overwhelmed by joy.”
Currently, El Alamine’s bond has been set at $7,500, and he attended a court hearing last week. There has been no additional comment from Whitmer’s office or El Alamine’s representatives.
