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When incarcerated people say the food is inhumane, Michigan’s Department of Corrections just proved them right…again. Reports have surfaced that…
When the smokestacks of Killen Station and J.M. Stuart Station stopped puffing in Adams County, Ohio, local leaders told residents…
I read an article recently discussing how the Meijer grocery empire had record profits, but their employees are getting busted…
On Mackinac Island, the biggest danger you’ll usually face is a low-flying seagull or an aggressive fudge sample. It’s four…
In Saginaw, Michigan, a 32-year-old woman now faces felony charges for allegedly using her Bridge Card (the state’s SNAP benefit…
We’ve all heard the saying: “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your values.” Well, when it comes to…
The Constitution guarantees every person accused of a crime the right to a “speedy trial.” In Michigan, that promise is…
The criminal justice system in the United States is often viewed through the dramatized lens of popular media and a…
The Barry County Board of Commissioners has officially unveiled its Jail Stakeholders Committee. Stakeholders, of course, meaning judges, prosecutors, cops, consultants, and…
The Bottom Line A skilled attorney in a fair courtroom can make an enormous difference. A skilled attorney in front…
