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The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to review a judge's decision to reinstate sexual assault charges against former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves. The state's high court on Wednesday joined three Michigan Court of Appeals judges, who in August denied Cleaves' request. Earlier, Genesee County Judge Archie Hayman reinstated the case against Cleaves, who faces charges including unlawful imprisonment and second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

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Taylor says Forbes took the children from Michigan without her permission in June after their relationship failed; Forbes said he was worried about his sons' well-being. While Taylor has a small income from working at an eyeglasses store, Forbes made a half-million last year in his rookie NBA year and his income likely will increase from there. He counts Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Amy Krause as a family friend. The judge testified as a character witness for Forbes in a referee hearing.

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