CSI Grassroots: How Everyday People and Communities Have Become Their Own Forensic Teams
Families were never supposed to become investigators. But when the system breaks down when police ignore red flags, prosecutors double…
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.
Malignant Narcissists & Legal Abuse: Why This Pattern Is Far More Common Than People Think
Most survivors of narcissistic abuse start in the same place: “Why me? Why is this happening? Why would someone go…
Justice Weaver’s Seven-Point Plan Could Fix Michigan’s Broken Courts — If We Let It
The Maverick Who Took on the System In an era when Michigan’s judicial system is plagued by secrecy, politics, and…
Erotomania and the Malignant Narcissist: When Delusion Becomes Projection
Yesterday, Ally wrote a phenomenal piece that explained the phenomenon of stalking, touching on a disorder that could help mental…
Your Life Is Not Public Property: Why Survivors Don’t Owe Strangers Access
Some people don’t understand that advocating publicly doesn’t mean you forfeit privacy. The moment you speak out as an advocate,…
When ‘Evil’ Isn’t Simple: Understanding Personality Disorders in Crime
The word evil gets thrown around a lot in the criminal justice world. It’s the label the public uses when behavior is…
The $100,000 Bench: Why Michigan’s Judicial Elections Are Rigged for the Rich
A few weeks ago, I spoke with a friend considering a run for judge; someone smart, experienced, community-minded, and deeply…
Survivor Anger Is Valid: How Rage Becomes the Catalyst for Real Reform
Abuse survivors have every right to be angry. Not “polite upset.”Not “inconvenienced.”Not “emotional.” Angry. Angry at the non-stop harassment that…
Life Doesn’t Stop for Trauma — How to Survive When the World Keeps Moving
There’s a brutal truth that no one talks about until you’re living it: Life doesn’t stop for trauma. The bills…
How to Report Online Abuse: A Reporting Guide ISPs Actually Pay Attention To
Bad online behavior doesn’t start on social media; it starts with the internet connection behind the bad actor. Every Terms…
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