Ex-Macomb public works boss Anthony Marrocco asks judge to modify supervised release terms

Former Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Anthony Marrocco, who served a federal prison stint after a widespread corruption probe in the county, is asking a federal judge to modify the conditions of his supervised release.Marrocco wants to drop his required home detention and GPS monitoring and end prohibitions on his use of the internet and "entertainment facilities" such as television and online streaming. He also wants to have house guests for meals or parties."The supervised release terms imposed by Judge (Robert) Cleland were by far the most onerous that defense counsel has seen in his lengthy career," Marrocco's attorney, Steve Fishman, wrote in a May 31 motion filed in U.S. District Court. "Mr. Marrocco has not been able to go to work at his golf course or to visit his numerous grandchildren, nor has he been able to receive business-related emails."Fishman continued: "The interests of justice would clearly be served by removing the above conditions of supervised release so...