When “It Was Policy”: Understanding Monell Liability and Systemic Civil Rights Violations
The Illusion of the “Rogue Actor” When civil rights violations surface, institutions often reach for a familiar defense:This was just…
Preventing Sham Sentencing in State Courts | Rita Williams
Sham sentencing occurs when the appearance of lawful process masks a breakdown in substance. On paper, the required steps may…
The Proxy Paradox: When “Freedom Fighters” Become State Proxies
A Barry County, MI Court & Probation System Failure Audit The Supreme Court has said a public employee meets the state action…
Barry County Can’t Afford This: Budget Fragility, Insurance Risk, and the Cost of Court Failure
Barry County’s Court Failures Are Becoming a Budget Crisis Barry County Michigan’s current fiscal posture leaves little room for error….
Attorney Jesse J. Monville Disbarred Following Federal Drug Trafficking Conviction and Disciplinary Default
Case Information Attorney: Jesse J. Monville (P 66760)Case Nos.: 25-036-AI; 25-041-JC; 25-042-GACounty: OntonagonCity: White Pine, MichiganDiscipline: DisbarmentEffective Date: January 8, 2026 Quick Facts Who is the attorney?Jesse…
The Hidden Cost of Life Without Parole in Michigan
Imagine we’re all sitting down together, looking at the family budget for Michigan. We want our money to go to…
Closed-Loop Governance: The Lawsuits Waiting to Happen
When the Subject of an Investigation Controls the Evidence In theory, oversight bodies exist to provide independent review. I say…
Attorney Deborah K. Schlussel Suspended for 30 Days Following Misconduct Findings in Compassionate Release Matters
Attorney Deborah K. Schlussel Suspended for 30 Days Following Misconduct Findings in Compassionate Release Matters By Rita Williams · February…
Administrative Notice, Insurance Risk, and Why Counties Pay Attention After 48 Hours
Publishing a Formal Administrative Notice for Barry County, Michigan The Role of Administrative Notice in Public Oversight Administrative notices exist…
When Mental Health Becomes a Criminal Charge: Why Children With Diagnoses End Up Incarcerated Instead of Treated
Nowhere To Go There is something deeply wrong when a society incarcerates children, separates them from their parents, substitutes human…
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