When a Guilty Plea Isn’t Final: How a Ginther Hearing Could Reopen the Case of Cory Nethery
A complex and serious case is unfolding in Allegan County: today, Cory Nethery, who originally pled guilty to second?degree murder,…
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.
When Prosecutors Ignore the Law: The Case of Marieh Tanha and Michigan’s Integrity Crisis
We expect prosecutors to be guardians of the law; to act with integrity, fairness, and accountability. We trust them to…
When Grief Meets Reality: Why Collecting Millions From a Formerly Incarcerated Person Is Harder Than It Sounds
The grief of losing a loved one to violence is immeasurable. No amount of money can replace the years, the…
The Ugly Side of Advocacy: Protecting Yourself from Secondhand Trauma While Fighting for Justice
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Michigan’s Lawmakers Keep Failing the People — While Protecting the Status Quo
Michigan lawmakers finally based a budget. One that has left criminal justice reform advocates reeling, demonstrating a blatant lack of…
Taylor Swift’s Money Moves: How Economic Power Can Help Dismantle Harmful Justice Systems
And baby, that’s show business for you. Join clutch for a special 4-day series in celebration of Taylor Swift’s 12th Album,…
After MLive Feature, Robert Gray Invites Kalamazoo to a Community Cookout
The race to be Kalamazoo’s next mayor has officially begun. On the heels of MLive’s published feature, Kalamazoo Mayoral Candidate Robert Gray is…
When Watchdogs Are Compromised: Safe Harbor, Allegan County, and a System Protecting Itself
Allegan County has long prided itself on being “tough on crime,” (we all know what that really means) but the…
Jailbroken Tablets in MDOC: How Smuggling Shifted Policies
In light of a recent Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) tablet story, I thought it was worth discussing exactly how…
From Protest Songs to Pop Anthems: Why Art Still Matters in the Fight for Justice
And baby, that’s show business for you. Join clutch for a special 4-day series in celebration of Taylor Swift’s 12th Album,…
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