Rita Williams, Michigan, is a doctoral candidate, Swiftie, and criminal justice advocate focused on legal process, sentencing integrity, and institutional accountability within state court systems.

Her work examines how procedural decisions, charging practices, and sentencing frameworks affect outcomes for individuals and families, with particular attention to transparency, proportionality, and rule-of-law consistency. She writes independently on these issues through Clutch Justice, an analysis and commentary project centered on court practice, appellate review, and system-level reform.

Rita’s writing emphasizes documentation, pattern recognition, and plain-language explanation of complex legal processes. Her approach is grounded in careful record review and a commitment to separating fact, analysis, and opinion. Rather than case-specific advocacy, her work focuses on identifying structural failures that repeat across jurisdictions and understanding how discretion operates in practice.

In addition to her independent writing, Rita contributes commentary across multiple platforms and participates in public conversations on criminal justice policy, sentencing reform, and accountability in legal institutions.

She maintains an active publishing presence on her website and selected third-party platforms, including Medium and Substack.

Judge Kirsten Nielson Hartig's Dementia Diagnosis Exposes Michigan’s Judicial Fitness GapJudge Kirsten Nielson Hartig's Dementia Diagnosis Exposes Michigan’s Judicial Fitness GapJanuary 10, 2026Rita Williams
When the Spotlight Turns Back: Reflections on Lauren Matthias’ 9-Hour Stream and Life as a Journalist Under AttackWhen the Spotlight Turns Back: Reflections on Lauren Matthias’ 9-Hour Stream and Life as a Journalist Under AttackOctober 17, 2025Rita Williams
84th District Court Judge Corey Wiggins Screams at Elderly Attorney84th District Court Judge Corey Wiggins Screams at Elderly AttorneyJune 24, 2025Rita Williams
What Is Doxing? Why People Do It and What to Do If It Happens to YouWhat Is Doxing? Why People Do It and What to Do If It Happens to YouDecember 17, 2025Rita Williams
Michigan Attorney John R. Scheuerle Reprimanded Following OWI ConvictionMichigan Attorney John R. Scheuerle Reprimanded Following OWI ConvictionJuly 26, 2025Donald Talonen
How to Report a Crime to the FBI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Whistleblowers, Witnesses, and Concerned CitizensHow to Report a Crime to the FBI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Whistleblowers, Witnesses, and Concerned CitizensAugust 9, 2025Rita Williams
24 Years Later, Michigan Still Ignores the Whistleblower Who Tried to Save Family Court — and Survivors Like Christine Morrison Are Still Fighting24 Years Later, Michigan Still Ignores the Whistleblower Who Tried to Save Family Court — and Survivors Like Christine Morrison Are Still FightingOctober 13, 2025Rita Williams
Allegan County Judge Margaret Zuzich Bakker Grants Predator Phone Access While Denying Innocent Parents CustodyAllegan County Judge Margaret Zuzich Bakker Grants Predator Phone Access While Denying Innocent Parents CustodyAugust 2, 2025Rita Williams
Erotomania and the Malignant Narcissist: When Delusion Becomes ProjectionErotomania and the Malignant Narcissist: When Delusion Becomes ProjectionDecember 3, 2025Rita Williams