juvenile lifers

The state House Judiciary Committee is considering changes to the law that requires juveniles charged with serious crimes in Michigan to be tried and…

Three Jackson County men who were serving life without parole for murders they committed as minors will be re-sentenced.MLive reports that all three men —…

The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Michigan cannot deny credits for good behavior to prisoners who were sentenced to life without…

(Editor's note: We recommend you listen to the story before reading.)It was December when Rick Tholen was killed. He was working at M&J Grocery in Grand…

The Michigan Supreme Court says judges, not juries, have the sole power to decide whether someone under 18 gets life in prison without parole.The 4-2…

A federal appeals court appears to be on the side of Michigan prisoners seeking credit for good behavior.A judge recently struck down a law that…

A judge has struck down a law that bars some Michigan prisoners from getting credit for good behavior.The decision could clear the way for faster parole…

He was born April 29th, 1976. His parents named him James Dean Fuson.James’ mom died when he was seven, and his dad left the picture after that. His…

(Editor’s note: we recommend you listen to the story.)In March 2001, Fred Williams left his friend Tanya Davis’ house to get groceries. He was 17 and…

Some 11,500 new students just began classes this fall at Arizona State University.For one of those students, it's something he once never dreamed would…