Tracie Gittleman Facing Discipline for Client Neglect – But Is It Enough?
There are very few things I would wish on anyone. But in my personal opinion, one of the most discouraging experiences…
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.
Taylor Made Re-Entry: Bridging Communities, Law Enforcement & Returning Citizens
Reentry after incarceration often means navigating a maze of barriers: limited resources, fractured relationships, and systemic hurdles. But in Grand…
Inside Reputable True Crime: What the Temujin Kensu Case Teaches About Belief, Bias, and Verification
I’m firmly in the camp that believes good true crime, reputable true crime, should never be about sensationalism. It should…
Allegan County Deserves Better: Citizens Expose Corruption, Brady Violations, and Probation Abuse
When elected leaders fail their people, the consequences ripple across families and communities. Allegan County residents are now raising their…
Clutch Q&A: Heather Vance on the Wrongful Conviction of Her Husband, Douglas Vance
When the justice system fails, the consequences ripple far beyond the courtroom. Families are torn apart, livelihoods are destroyed, and…
Follow the Money, Follow the Ties: The First Step in Exposing Corruption
Corruption rarely begins with a smoking gun. It doesn’t usually announce itself in bold letters across the headlines. More often,…
Zero Day: Lighting the Way for Veterans to Take “Zero Hour” into Their Own Hands
In Michigan, one organization is redefining what it means for veterans to find purpose after service. Zero Day doesn’t just…
Shot in the Dark: The Death of Joseph Nagle and the Missing Record of Justice
On the night of June 16, 2022, 22-year-old Joseph “Joey” Maverick Nagle was killed by an Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy during what started…
Locked Up Without a Warrant: How Allegan County’s Probation System Fails Fourth Amendment Rights
An anonymous tip exposes claims of civil rights violations in Michigan probation practices. And the tipster is not alone. The…
Why Brady/Giglio Lists Belong in the Public’s Hands — And How Clutch Is Making It Happen
You can’t reform a justice system if you don’t even know who the liars are. That’s the brutal truth behind Brady and Giglio lists,…
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