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‘This nightmare has ended.’ After 52 years in prison, Horace Peterson is home
‘This nightmare has ended.’ After 52 years in prison, Horace Peterson is home Read More… This nightmare has ended.’ After 52 years in prison, Horace

‘We did it’: Michigan man freed after 52 years of maintaining innocence
‘We did it’: Michigan man freed after 52 years of maintaining innocence Read More… ‘We did it’: Michigan man freed after 52 years of maintaining

Ex-convict turns tattoo artist, creates opportunities for others
Ex-convict turns tattoo artist, creates opportunities for others Read More… After 20 Years In Prison She’s Pursuing A PhD: Meet The Woman Redefining Second Chances

After 20 Years In Prison She’s Pursuing A PhD: Meet The Woman Redefining Second Chances Through Scholarship & Advocacy
After 20 Years In Prison She’s Pursuing A PhD: Meet The Woman Redefining Second Chances Through Scholarship & Advocacy Read More… After 20 Years In

From prison to purpose: Therapist aims to teach inmates emotional intelligence, mindfulness
From prison to purpose: Therapist aims to teach inmates emotional intelligence, mindfulness Read More… From prison to purpose: Therapist aims to teach inmates emotional intelligence,

Interview with Louis Gould
Lovinah Igbani Perkins speaks with Louis Gould about his life experiences. Louis shares details of his childhood in Flint, Michigan, and later in Houston, Texas, where he encountered significant challenges, including abuse and struggles to adapt to his new surroundings. Feeling isolated from both his family and peers, Louis eventually left home and discontinued his education at an early age.

Expungement and Child Support Clinic to be held at the Mays Senior and Community Center
From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, an Expungement and Child Support Clinic will be held at the Mays Senior and Community Center.

Flint job training program tackles unemployment, housing, public safety
Flint residents can now gain job-ready skills in construction, manufacturing, green sectors, and service industries through the revived Green Workforce Job Training Program, launching its Spring 2025 session.

Genesee County prosecutor asks for resources to handle 102 resentencing cases
Following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that invalidated mandatory life sentences without parole for individuals aged 19 and 20, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton requested extra resources from the Board of Commissioners.

DNA Evidence and Public Defender’s Support Help Man Regain Freedom
Thanks to DNA testing and the efforts of the Genesee County Public Defender’s Office, Reed held onto hope for justice and the chance to prove his innocence. In January 2023, while sitting on his porch in Louisiana, he was arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection with a rape case dating back to 1976.