Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan Retires Amid Controversy
Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen A. Ryan, who had served on the bench for more than 13 years, has officially retired…
When a Death Gets 30 Days: Judge Michael Schipper’s Sentencing Incoherence Problem
Editorial Transparency: Clutch Justice has reported extensively on Barry County’s Fifth Circuit Court and Judge Michael Schipper. The author has…
Why Judges and Prosecutors Retaliate and How to Protect Yourself From the Fallout
Understanding the institutional forces behind containment can help you avoid reactive mistakes that only make things worse. If you have…
Courts, ERs, and the Cost of Treating Mental Health Like a Crisis Instead of Infrastructure
When systems fail upstream, the bill always shows up downstream. Across the country, courts are quietly doing something they were…
Michigan Counties Should Pay When Incarceration Destabilizes Children and Inflates State Costs
What would you say if I told you that the State of Michigan was allowing judges and prosecutors to drain…
Attorney Carl D. Winekoff Suspended for 60 Days Following Aggravated Assault Conviction
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered a 60-day suspension of Carl D. Winekoff (P76862) of Phoenix, Arizona, effective October 3, 2025, following a criminal conviction for…
Attorney Angelina Cummins Suspended for Two Years and Ordered to Pay Restitution Following Custody Matter Misconduct
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered a two-year suspension of Angelina Cummins (P78867) of Southfield, Michigan, effective September 26, 2025, and required her to pay $6,000 in…
How Prosecutors and Judges Use Cognitive Dissonance to Justify Harm
In the past, I have received my fair share of emails from families who have been deeply impacted and harmed…
The Diabetes Epidemic Behind Bars: It’s Not a Coincidence
When you look at the numbers, diabetes rates in incarcerated populations are often significantly higher than in the general population,…
The Current Michigan Judicial Tenure Wasn’t Built For The Public. Here’s How Fit Bench Fixes That.
As I began working on the Fit Bench Framework, I had an epiphany: most people who file Judicial Tenure complaints…
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