Rodents on the Menu: Michigan DOC Serves Bran Cakes with Mouse Droppings
When incarcerated people say the food is inhumane, Michigan’s Department of Corrections just proved them right…again. Reports have surfaced that…
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.
Poison in the Ground: Adams County Ohio’s Coal Ash Crisis at Killen Station
When the smokestacks of Killen Station and J.M. Stuart Station stopped puffing in Adams County, Ohio, local leaders told residents…
Service, Not Sacrifice: Why Nonprofits Must Lead the Way on Living Wages
I read an article recently discussing how the Meijer grocery empire had record profits, but their employees are getting busted…
“Crime” in Paradise: How Mackinac Island’s City Council Shows Us Everything Wrong With the Criminal Justice System
On Mackinac Island, the biggest danger you’ll usually face is a low-flying seagull or an aggressive fudge sample. It’s four…
Michigan AG, OIG Offices Target Poverty Instead of Real Fraud: The Bridge Card Baked Goods Case
In Saginaw, Michigan, a 32-year-old woman now faces felony charges for allegedly using her Bridge Card (the state’s SNAP benefit…
Follow the Money: How to Use TransparencyUSA to Spot Dirty Politicians
We’ve all heard the saying: “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your values.” Well, when it comes to…
Chris Becker, PAAM, and Kent County’s Abuse of Michigan’s Speedy Trial Rights
The Constitution guarantees every person accused of a crime the right to a “speedy trial.” In Michigan, that promise is…
6 Criminal Justice System Myths: The Misunderstood Reality of America’s System
The criminal justice system in the United States is often viewed through the dramatized lens of popular media and a…
Barry County’s Jail Board Is a Massive Conflict of Interest
The Barry County Board of Commissioners has officially unveiled its Jail Stakeholders Committee. Stakeholders, of course, meaning judges, prosecutors, cops, consultants, and…
An Attorney Is Only as Good as the Judge They’re Working With
The Bottom Line A skilled attorney in a fair courtroom can make an enormous difference. A skilled attorney in front…
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