A Barry County judge reportedly stated on the record that only the Hastings Banner was permitted access…
We like to tell ourselves that justice is a matter of hiring the right lawyer. That if…
On August 12, 2025, Barry County District Court held the resentencing of Scott Handley, a hearing with…
On June 18, 2025, Timothy Riddle stood before Barry County Judge Michael Schipper for a resentencing hearing…
Yesterday, Scott Handley was ready for court. His supporters took the day off. Some were driving in…
Two defendants who previously fell victim to Barry County Judge Michael Schipper‘s malicious plea deals and sentencing…
Update — January 2026 For the latest Michigan Supreme Court decision on Schipper’s upward departures, read the…
When a county court system becomes so difficult to navigate that attorneys start adding a surcharge just…
Individual experiences raise broader questions about how local criminal justice systems operate. In Barry County, several patterns…
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