The puzzle starts to come together but we still need all of the pieces as will anyone who is deciding this case.

STEP ONE, stop paying this guy his salary! STEP TWO strip him of any pension plan, benefits or other compensation! STEP THREE lock him up and throw away the key! STEP FOUR hold a discussion in the HS gym talking about how even seemingly good people do bad things, and we need not condone this type of behavior

Has he made any kind of statement? If so, what has he said?

Ok...Thank you so much for keeping is posted Judy, another fine job reporting.

I'm a student at royal oak high he's a great principle. He's very loved, we the student body strongly believe he's innocent. So say what you want but that won't make us back down from supporting the one guy who help shape our school.

1, ive never heard of students liking their principal... that alone bothers me, he isnt supposed to be your friend, or buddy, his job is literally one of supervision and control, that is if he was doing his job properly.
2, again, regardless of his guilt, he IS guilty of negligence, there IS money missing that he was in charge of... so trial or not he is already guilty

Has anyone testified as to whether there was any tracking of money going OUT of his personal account, say to pay for other needed school activities whose budgets were being slashed? Yeah, he seems to have handled this all wrong, but to jump to the conclusion that he used the money for himself is not warranted, at least not yet.

I'm glad to hear that the public is now getting more information about this case. As a student that attends Royal Oak High School it is nice to be receiving some of the answers to the questions that I have been curious about. I look forward to learning more of the information about this case, and finding out the verdict. Until then, patience is needed.

@Rebecca Will you check my comment before I post so I don't make any spelling or grammar mistakes.

So, what happened to innocent until proven guilty?

If Rebecca says hes guilty then hes guilty. No chance the legal system can come close to matching Rebecca's omniscience. After all Im sure after reading this article she has all of the facts and evidence to begin her condescending rants of unarguable facts from God herself.

And no one pays attention to run on sentences when posting a 4 sentence comment from their phone detective.

The comments will now be moderated. A couple of things, let's stay on topic. Please talk about the story and not each other. And if you use profanity, I can assure you your comment will be rejected.

I am very upset! I am a Royal Oak alum from c/o 2010. I always wondered why our school was so run down and why we never had the things we needed. This explains it. If you put the pieces together you can see that he is guilty. Its just sad that a person would so such a thing. I pray for his forgiveness from God but I don't think I'm ready to forgive him.

Yeah Its funny how we have a major city, with high property taxes, just closed a ton of schools, and still our high school is a delapadated old building...perhaps they are all theives, and greening didnt want to share... remember there is no honor among crooks, at normandy and crooks...

I think our judicial system was set up for a purpose- people are supposed to be innocent until PROVEN guilty. Apparently we have amazing psychics in Royal Oak because they already know how this trial ends! It's a shame that this community has allowed the media to determine his guilt or innocence. As for John Doe...a lot to say for someone who won't even leave their name.

Hard as it is to believe he is a great guy and students do like him. I have had 3 children graduate from ROHS and they all loved him. I have worked with him for years in many different capacities and that school and the kids were priority one. I will be there to support him on friday because he was always there for the kids when I worked with him and he deserves the same support and respect.

Whats with your people? I have my full name as my avatar? From a legal stand point nowhere in our legal documents are we given the right of innocent until proven guilty, however, the burden of proof does lie with the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he is in fact guilty.... but he will NOT be found INNOCENT, as that is not a finding a jury can make, simply guilty or not guilty

John Doe's views are one of an impatient child who won't let this case work through our legal system. Prosecution must state their case, present their facts and then be brought in front of a jury of peers to determine guilty or not guilty.

like I said, this case will never reach trial he will plead out and take 5 years plus restitution... he's probably getting in as much family time as he can right now before taking his vacation

John Doe joined the patch on April 19. How convenient that there has been no other article on this website that has required your great mind to sort out all of the legal points in a case for our community. In addition,your psychological evaluations of the accused and the community have been invaluable. So glad you decided to be there for us all now. Thank you, Sir. Thank you indeed.
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Hey I learned about the case, and evaluated it. I didnt realize this was merely an extension of the "We love and Support Greening" facebook page... but i should have known since everyone just keeps pointing out how amazing of a man he is.... but the facts are in disputable, only defense he has is to someone rationalize why he took the money and put it in his personal account...so i guess the moral is, you can embezzle money, and be a great guy in other ways???

I, too, am a supporter of Mike Greening and felt as though this investigation was a witch hunt.... Mike is a well respected administrator and liked by many...and that is why this comes to such a shock to his supporters. But, John Doe MAY be right here. Yes, you are innocent until proven guilty, but you can't ignore the evidence/facts. Mike's lawyer will have to prove in court that all of these allegations are false. We will just have to wait and see.

".....what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone 'on this site' is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

that's the beauty of anonymity, no one knows who you are.

My comments were directed at john doe

yea great comments, your quite the intellectual proving your argument through ridicule.

My points were well thought, clear, concise and of logic. Those who support greening have presented no logic to support their position. They have presented no plausible explanation for the missing money, simply that this is either a conspiracy or a witch hunt

"I sat thru the hearing for issuance of the warrants...an amazing principal, who stole $60,000 over 5 years from student activity accounts, and put the money in his pockets..." John Doe, these are comments you have left on the Patch website recently. Even this testimony given in the article gives an accused number far less than what you swore was stated at the April 19th hearing. You are therefore no longer a credible source, just keep that in mind be for you go all high and mighty. Anyways, I must admit that I am trying to stay as neutral as possible. We have a judge and jury for a reason- they make the decisions not us. All of our banter is meaningless. At this point moral support will have minimum effect. It is in the hands of the judicial system now, and we can only hope that whatever the outcome may be, it is 100% fact.

In our justice system, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. The allegations of misconduct have been made by the prosecutor and supported by the investigations of the police department. There has been no trial to determine his guilt.

It may have been more beneficial for the defendant and plaintiffs NOT to have released any details of the case. Doing so seems to have created an online posse of civilians who are quick to judge without reviewing the actual facts in the case.
Mike Greening is, at this point, still considered innocent.

@Dan, like I said, what was mentioned at the ARREST WARRANT hearing can differ from an arraignment, as other charges may be pending, or the prosecutor may not have had sufficent evidence for all of the charges to be pressed .... so save your nonsense

I agree with John Dow on this, unfortunately. In the hearing, it was mentioned was that $60k over 5 years has come up missing in the student activity funds just as John Doe has said. However, the court could only verify 20k in his accounts as evidence to press the charges against Mr. Greening. Mr. Greening was a great man, but what no one is seeming to understand is that the money that has "disappeared" was the money of students, as well as the parents. He could be a great man that all of the students cherished and loved, however, does him being such a great guy overlook the fact that he was embezzling a guaranteed $11,000 (possibly more) in student funds? No, it does not. He made a huge mistake and the evidence is clear. Mr. Greening has been charged, and could not be charged unless the evidence was there. No one can be arrested on an accusation. Open your eyes people. This is the money of our students and parents that he has taken for his own. Unfortunately, he deserves whatever sentence they send his way.

@john doe, after reading your diatribe against @KO, I was wondering if you realize there is a difference between your and you're. Disregard of basic rules of Engish makes it even more difficult to take your opinions seriously. In your own words, "your quite the intellectual."

Very well said Anne. Jane Doe, you can sit and critique John Doe about his use of "your" versus "you're", however, all students need to open their eyes about the facts in the case. It is just as John Doe said, the money was the responsibility of Mr. Greening. Along the lines, receipt forms have been altered, money missing, and his bank account saw a rise in money present the same day the money went missing. This money was the money of students and parents. Open your eyes! He could have been the greatest man in the world, but what he did was completely immoral and wrong. Unfortunately, he deserves everything that is thrown at him in terms of punishment.

This is total BS. hate to say it, but how the hell do you know these facts before the court releases them? How do you know hes guilty before its proven?
Also somebody calling themselves John Doe then bashing my principle is halarious. By the way, its the Vice Principle who does the punishments. Anyways, this is a great time to say: Don't Believe everything you read on the internet. If your going to, make sure it has more than one source.

I trust that you all are aware that students have access to this page. I understand that individuals want to express their opinions, but you're not opening the eyes of a bunch of fourteen year-olds. You're confusing them even more, and causing more sadness and anger at the high school than would occur if you just kept quiet. Arguing and insulting each other like children proves nothing but your own willingness to sacrifice the reputation of a man who has yet to be proven guilty, while forcing a bunch of teenagers, who are attempting to deal with a severely disturbing incident, to watch a bunch of people who are supposed to be adults fight on anonymous online chat boards. You claim to express concern for the students, whether it is for their mental state or the money that is missing from their school. Well I'm a student, and I don't at all feel like adults care about me. I feel that they are more concerned about spouting their own misinformed and unsupported opinions, and attacking any one who has the audacity to disagree with their infallibility. You have the right to say what you want, but I ask you to consider whether or not what you say is going to do harm or good for the students, who are most affected by this incident and who you claim it's all about. Insulting someone's intelligence isn't going to find the missing money, and insulting someone's opinion isn't going to yield the verdict you desire.

Mr Doe... “STEP THREE lock him up and throw away the key!” Really? What’s the lesson here?! By the way, good principals get out and about, and speak with the students and teachers these days. They tend to be more approachable, and connected with the student body. Don't read between the lines, now - I'm not making a judgment either way...

As stated in the above article..."On Dec. 14, a $1,000 transfer was signed by Greening moving money to the athletic boosters account from the student activities fund, according to testimony, and on the same day, a $900 cash deposit was made into Greening’s personal bank account. The cash deposit into Greening’s personal account could not be traced to any other cash source known and available to Greening, Spencer said."
Hmmm..... People, this is, in fact, evidence that the ROPD has found over their 4 month investigation. Yes, it has to be proven in court. Looks like he's got a lot of explaining to do. Should be interesting.

The mills in Royal Oak grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small ( Milton). Meanwhile whats happening about the "big money" transferred ostensibly as campaign contributions from present and prospective principals and friends of downtown "sports bars" in RO's DDA to various council members? "Coincidentally" seeming to result in favorable decisions.

After reading the comments made by the students in this thread, I am seriously considering private school for my child. The flaws in grammar, spelling and critical thinking are disappointing. Furthermore, it seems that the ethos of the students is to accept this crime against them, and defend the accused. I don't want my daughter institutionalized to tolerate crimes against her because they were perpetrated by an authority figure (allegedly).

Very well stated KO. The point is the students took a stand for their Principal and his family; righ or wrong, no judgemens or accusations just their support. The administration, at the high school and at the school administration building should also be commended for allowing the students the opportunity to express themselves. This has been very difficult on them as well as for the staff, teachers and parents of ROHS. The administration treated these young people with respect in allowing them the opportunity to express themselves in a very mature manner.

I have found the comments made on this forum surprising.

First, for the apparent lack of tolerance in our community. Yes, I’m very aware of the legal system and I understand the implications of what has transpired. Yet, there’s still the presumption of innocence and there’s always two sides to every story.

This is coming from somebody who is neither a supporter nor detractor of Mr. Greening.

The other aspect of these discussions that I have found surprising is how quickly the participants turn to personal attacks.

Maybe it’s the result of years of watching our political “leaders” attack each other or all these mindless reality TV shows where the participants have the mental capacity of gnats...?

What I find most disturbing in all of this is that people are so caught up debating wheather Mike is guilty or not, they are missing the important part of all this. Fact is money is missing, we know that much. People should fucus more on accountability accross the board. This is not the school boards or administrations money but ours. The families of Royal Oak Schools. For years I've seen too many free passes handed out.

@ Bob Dobalima...zilch!

I'm sure you haven't forgotten that this is a public forum. Everyone can see it, children, family, even Michael himself if he wanted to see it. Just reminding you because some of these comments are extremely offensive.