Judge Gadola Takes the Helm of Michigan’s Court of Claims: What His Record Signals for 2026
On January 1, 2026, Michael J. Gadola formally stepped into a new role as Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Claims. For…
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Rita Williams, Michigan, is a justice system strategist and writer who centers lived experience, structural analysis, and human dignity in every piece she creates. She has spent years studying how courts, policies, and public systems shape people’s lives and families. Rita writes to illuminate harm that is often invisible, explain law and systems with ease, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and empathy. Her work bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the humans whom the justice system most affects.
Detroit Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin Now Federally Charged in Scheme Targeting Vulnerable Adults
In September 2025, Clutch Justice reported that Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin was under active FBI investigation related to alleged exploitation within…
Is History Repeating at the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission?
It is no surprise that Clutch Justice has been tracking personnel changes and internal dynamics at the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC)…
Breaking News: Michigan JTC Director Lynn Helland Retiring
Clutch Justice is both honored and deeply saddened to be the first outlet to report that Lynn Helland, Executive Director and…
Michigan Supreme Court Remands Another Schipper Upward Departure Sentence for Review
On January 30, 2026, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a narrowly tailored but consequential order in People v. Scott Michael Lupu, remanding key…
Remember That “Calls From the Grave” Episode of Unsolved Mysteries? No You Don’t.
Welcome to “Rita Ruins Everything” where I provide logical explanations on the internet’s favorite mysteries and ruin the fun for…
The Bare Minimum, Case After Case: When MAACS Oversight Fails Michigan Defendants
I wish I could say something has improved since Tracie Gittleman’s September 2025 disciplinary reprimand. It has not. Case after…
Michigan Attorney Amy L. Klann Reprimanded Following Property Dispute Representation
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a reprimand against Amy L. Klann (P83831) of Dryden, Michigan, after finding professional misconduct connected to her representation of a…
Proportionality and Consistency in State Court Sentencing | Rita Williams
Proportionality and consistency are foundational principles in criminal sentencing. Together, they ensure that punishment reflects both the seriousness of an…
Federal Judge Thomas L. Ludington Charged in “Super Drunk” Crash
A sitting federal judge from Bay City has been formally charged with drunken driving under Michigan’s enhanced “super drunk” statute…
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