Clutch Justice Is Going Deeper Into True Crime — With Humanity at the Center
Why We’re Expanding Into True Crime. And Doing It Differently. Clutch Justice was built to dig into the systems that…
Rita Williams
Rita Williams is a Michigan-based judicial oversight analyst and founder of Clutch Justice, an investigative platform focused on court system accountability, sentencing integrity, and SCAO policy. Her work examines how courts, policies, and administrative systems operate in practice, with a focus on where process breaks down and harm is created. Drawing on lived experience and systems-level analysis, she writes to make legal structures more readable, expose institutional gaps, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and human impact. Rita’s writing bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the people most affected by the justice system.
Posting Recklessly Online Can Become Defamation. Here’s How Everyone in the Thread Can Be Liable.
Somewhere along the way, social media convinced people that anything goes; that you can accuse, speculate, and pile on without consequences….
Mandatory Minimums: History, Impact, and the Fight for Reform
Mandatory minimum sentencing was born from a political era obsessed with being “tough on crime” and completely dumb on data….
Murder Sheet Drops Major Temujin Kensu Update: What to Know About Prison Contraband and Class I Misconduct in Michigan
True-crime podcast The Murder Sheet released a new episode this week addressing developments related to Michigan prisoner Temujin Kensu (also known as…
Deputy Fire Chief Gets Probation After Drunk Driving Crash: Kalamazoo’s Justice System Once Again Favors the Powerful
If you’re “just somebody,” expect more punishment; if you’re the deputy fire chief, expect probation. There’s nothing subtle about what…
Cooley Law School on ABA Probation: Why Southwest Michigan Should Pay Attention
It’s not every day that a law school faces formal probation from the American Bar Association. But that’s exactly what’s…
Alternatives to Incarceration: Why Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Community Programs Work
The United States locks up more people than any other country in the world. But prisons aren’t solving the problems…
Think for Yourself: Don’t Let Anyone (Including Me) Tell You What to Believe
Because faith is to be awakeAnd to be awake is for us to thinkAnd for us to think is to…
Watching the Feed: How Law Enforcement Analyzes Public Facebook Groups for Criminal Activity
What you post in a public Facebook group isn’t just visible to other members; it’s also completely fair game for law enforcement….
No More Excuses: How to Use AI to Understand Confusing Court Documents
If you’ve ever opened a court opinion and felt instantly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Legal paperwork can be dense, technical,…
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