What is a Vexatious Litigant?: How to Spot Them and Protect Yourself
Check out Michigan’s HB 4045, and support Anti-SLAPP legislative measures. When we think of “abuse,” we often picture shouting matches,…
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.
Breaking the Spell: Why We’re Talking About Online Cults — And How to Walk Away Without Looking Back
They never call it a cult, do they? Heavy on contradictions, they call it a “movement,” a “truth network,” a…
When Telling Lies Becomes a Felony: Why Filing a False Police Report Is No Joke
Unfortunately, your editor has had her fair share of malignant narcissists who are willing to lie to people to make…
How to Break a Cult Leader Without Breaking the Law
Cults aren’t always in the desert wearing matching robes. Some are wearing tailored suits in your city council chamber. Some…
When Dangerous Turns Critical: Spotting a Mental Health Emergency in Antisocial & Narcissistic Personalities — And What Mandatory Reporters Must Do
Working in criminal justice reform means you often have to help people through difficult situations and may even be at…
How to Protect Yourself Online from Doxxing, Cyber Harassment, and Privacy Invasions
The internet can be a powerful tool for advocacy, connection, and truth-telling, but it can also be a weapon in…
Breaking the Cult of Personality: How to Help Someone Escape Manipulation and Take Back Their Life
The “cult” most people picture involves a remote compound, matching robes, and a leader claiming to have a direct line…
Bethany Christian Services’ Apology Highlights Ongoing CPS Accountability Failures in Michigan
Last week, Bethany Christian Services quietly called a family meeting. No press releases. No formal letters. Just an informal gathering…
Attorney Busted Smuggling Drugs into Central Michigan Correctional Facility
…Here we go again. On August 4, 2025, an attorney visiting an incarcerated person at Central Michigan Correctional Facility was…
How to Report a Crime to the FBI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Whistleblowers, Witnesses, and Concerned Citizens
Direct Answer To report a federal crime to the FBI, use the online tip portal at tips.fbi.gov, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324),…
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