Lost in the System: Why Court Record Accuracy Is the Backbone of Due Process
Due process is not abstract. It depends on accurate record keeping, proper docket entries, timely rulings, honest proof of service,…
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.
Federal Judge Thomas Ludington Placed on Leave After “Super Drunk” Charge — Why the Delay Matters
Key Points Charge U.S. District Judge Thomas Ludington of the Eastern District of Michigan was charged in connection with alleged…
Access, Contraband, and Institutional Risk: Why Casey Wagner’s Arrest Raises Statewide Prison Security Concerns | Rita Williams
Key Points Arrest Casey Wagner, an armory sergeant at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC), was arrested and charged in connection…
Barry County on Notice: Jeffrey Snowden Challenges FOIA Denials, Alleges Brady Violations and Retaliatory Tactics
Key Points Notice At the February 24, 2026 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, veteran Jeffrey Snowden placed the Board…
Attorney Michelle L. Elowski Disbarred and Ordered to Pay Over $266,000 in Restitution Following Client Fund Misappropriation
Case Information AttorneyMichelle L. Elowski (P 74608) Case No.24-018-GA CityAlpena, Michigan DisciplineDisbarment and Restitution Effective DateJanuary 30, 2026 Review StatusPetition…
When Prosecutors DARVO: How Accountability Gets Reversed in the Courtroom
Key Points Framework DARVO — Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender — is a response pattern identified by psychologist Jennifer…
Clutch Justice Attends Casey Wagner Arraignment at 63rd District Court | Rita Williams
Key Points Arraignment Clutch Justice attended the February 23, 2026 arraignment of Michigan DOC employee Casey Wagner via Zoom at…
Three Overdoses in Six Weeks at Bellamy Creek: What Is Happening Inside IBC?
Key Points Report A current Bellamy Creek employee, speaking anonymously due to fear of retaliation, reports three overdose deaths in…
When Supervision Becomes Exposure: A Systems Audit of Probation Standard of Care in Michigan
Case Information AttorneyRoger G. Cotner (P 36569) Case No.25-083-GA CityGrand Haven, Michigan CountyOttawa DisciplineReprimand (By Consent) Effective DateJanuary 27, 2026…
Attorney Roger G. Cotner Reprimanded by Consent After Filing Lawsuit and Lien Contrary to Fee Agreement
Case Information AttorneyRoger G. Cotner (P 36569) Case No.25-083-GA CityGrand Haven, Michigan CountyOttawa DisciplineReprimand (By Consent) Effective DateJanuary 27, 2026…
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