(The Center Square) – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Monday it is appealing a recent Oakland County judge’s decision, which allowed Attorney General Dana Nessel to keep MEDC documents seized as a part of its investigation into a growing scandal over grant funding.

“We have initiated the appeal process because the Attorney General’s office took privileged materials without allegation of any wrongdoing on the part of MEDC – even stating to the court MEDC is not a suspect or under investigation,” said Otie McKinley, spokesperson for MEDC. “This sets a dangerous precedent for attorney and client relationships with implications significantly broader than this specific case.”