Hearing for Michael Greening Rescheduled

A pre-trial hearing has been postponed for Michael Greening, the former principal alleged of embezzling between $2,000 and $40,000 from Royal Oak's student activities fund.

Greening’s pre-trial hearing Tuesday morning in Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac was rescheduled to Oct. 9 to give defense attorney Paul Stablein time to review transcripts of the preliminary hearing.

“It’s common practice to ask for more time," said Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Robert Novy.

Transcripts include two days of testimony, including Royal Oak Police Department Det. Keith Spencer , noting it appeared Greening had money troubles.

If convicted on two felony embezzlement charges, Greening faces up to five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the amount embezzled, whichever is greater, for each charge. The former principal, who came to court alone this morning, was released on $50,000 personal recognizance with conditions, including that he not leave the state.