Source: MDOC misconduct and classification records released via FOIA
Date of Misconduct Review
- Misconduct hearing held September 12, 2025
- Related property and hearing documentation dated September 9–23, 2025
Charge
- Class II Misconduct – Dangerous Contraband
- Reporting Code: 030
Basis for Charge
According to the hearing officer’s findings:
- Mr. Kensu was found in possession of a Wi-Fi stick, classified under MDOC Policy Directive 03.03.105 as an electronic communication accessory.
- The Wi-Fi stick was plugged into an extension cord located in the prisoner’s area of control.
- Mr. Kensu admitted possession of the Wi-Fi stick.
- He further admitted to using the Wi-Fi stick to make a telephone call to his attorney, as documented in the hearing record.
- The item was therefore determined to constitute dangerous contraband under MDOC policy.
Additional Items Reviewed
- Mr. Kensu was also found with multiple tablets (reported as eight).
- MDOC records state:
- There was no evidence presented that the tablets were jailbroken or independently Wi-Fi capable.
- MDOC policy allows possession of one tablet.
- Mr. Kensu agreed to retain one tablet and send the remaining tablets out on a visit.
- Earbuds were noted as having been purchased through approved MDOC channels.
Hearing Outcome
- Finding: Guilty (Charge No. 1)
- Sanction:
- 25 days loss of privileges
- Sanction period: September 12, 2025 – October 7, 2025
- No additional days of detention, toplock, or restitution were imposed.
Property Disposition
- The Wi-Fi stick was treated as contraband per policy.
- Altered or unauthorized items were designated for disposal.
- Legal and non-altered personal property was addressed separately under MDOC property procedures.
- Two 10-foot lockers containing claimed legal materials were ordered stored pending a separate legal hearingwith the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Hearing Officer
- S. Morris, Hearing Officer
- Hearing conducted with Mr. Kensu present via videoconference.
- Records indicate effective communication accommodations were provided.
Documentation:
All information above is drawn directly from MDOC misconduct hearing reports, property disposition records, and classification documents released in response to FOIA request 25.1683
