No Date, No Justice: Hearing for Former Barry County Sheriff Candidate Richelle Spencer Delayed Indefinitely
The case of Richelle Mariah-Lynne Spencer, a former candidate for Barry County Sheriff, continues to stagnate in Kent County Michigan’s…
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.
Why Did Michigan Judge Christopher Dingell Break Judicial Ethics to Support Karen McDonald?
You’d think a judge would know better. But according to campaign finance records filed in Oakland County, Michigan, Judge Christopher…
Why is Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker Playing Laser Tag with Campaign Funds?
You know what I would really like to know? Why did Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Becker use campaign funds…
Meet Trip Taylor: Advocate, Program Manager, and Formerly Incarcerated Leader.
Clutch Q&A July 30, 2025 Rita F. Williams · Clutch Justice Meet Trip Taylor:Advocate, Program Manager, and Formerly Incarcerated Leader…
Robert E. Gray: The Man on the Corner, Part Two
Direct Answer Robert E. Gray’s Kalamazoo mayoral campaign runs on a dollar and a decade of free community service. This…
Lack of Resources and Preparation Set People Up to Fail After Prison Release
When people walk out of prison gates, they often carry little more than a folder of paperwork and the weight…
Shadow Justice in Allegan County? Multiple People Say Sheriff’s Deputy Went Straight to Judge Kengis Without a Prosecutor
Investigative July 29, 2025 Rita F. Williams · Clutch Justice Shadow Justice in Allegan County:Multiple People Say Police Went Straight…
When Mental Illness Is Branded as Terrorism: How the System Is Criminalizing Crisis
Analysis July 29, 2025 Rita F. Williams · Clutch Justice When Mental Illness Is Branded as Terrorism:How the System Is…
Will Michigan Republicans Care About Prison Reform If Lee Chatfield Goes to Prison?
For years, Michigan Republicans, like many political leaders across the spectrum, have had the opportunity to meaningfully engage with prison…
Not Your Trauma, Not Your Stage: Saying No to Exploitation and Protecting Your Story
Direct Answer In a world addicted to stories — especially those that drip with pain — not every “share” is…
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