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…
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.
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…
Michigan DOC Employee Casey Wagner: District Court Proceedings Underway in 64A District Court | Rita Williams
What Is Happening in the Casey Wagner Case? A criminal case has now been formally docketed against Michigan Department of…
When an Appeal Is “Tainted”: How Appellate Cases Get Compromised, Why It Matters, and What Can Be Done
Key Points What Taint Is An appellate case is tainted when the review process itself has been compromised — not…
Probation Retaliation Isn’t a “Mistake.” It’s a Fireable Offense.
Key Points State Action Probation is an extension of the court. Officers’ actions are state action. Their motives matter. Misuse…
No, Court Staff May Not Retaliate Against You for Filing an SCAO Complaint
Direct Answer Filing a complaint with the State Court Administrative Office is protected activity under the First Amendment’s right to…
BREAKING: Michigan DOC Employee Casey Wagner in Ionia County Custody | Rita Williams
See the updates on Casey Wagner’s arraignment here. Following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Corrections and the…
Why Court Record Misconduct Isn’t “Clerical Error”: The Hidden Role of Blanket Bonds in Silencing Whistleblowers
For a long time, nothing about what I was experiencing in a rural Michigan County made sense. Retaliation for standing…
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