While there are a handful of people who labor under the delusion that prison is a state funded vacation where criminals are provided three meals a day, a bed, and access to a gym, most people would agree that prison is no picnic. But while no one expects to have a good time there, at…
Dad’s Tragic Choices Land Him in Prison Garrett D. Gwizdala, the 25-year-old Bay City father who has obviously been struggling for some time now with the responsibilities of parenthood, and whose tragic choices in the face of those difficulties have led to an unavoidable conclusion, has been sentenced to prison.
Michigan First Degree Child Abuse Charges Steven A. Torres and Erica Jackson-Torres, a married couple from Saginaw, are facing very serious child abuse charges in the wake of a recent incident in which a toddler under their supervision was badly hurt. Both have been charged with first degree child abuse, which is a felony under…
In this age of rampant cyber bullying, escalating abuse, and increased violence among young people, Michigan officials have sought for a way to keep the children and young people of our state safer. OK2SAY is a program designed to stop harmful and hurtful behaviors before they happen, by providing a safe and confidential way for…
Gov. Snyder Vetoes Change in Gun Laws Not everyone is pleased with Governor Snyder’s most recent decision to veto a proposed bill that would change Michigan’s concealed carrying laws. Still, there are those who are very pleased including a number of domestic abuse victims and those who advocate for them.
Will Child Haven be Re-opened? After a two-year closure, a potential new spot for Child Haven has been found. This shelter for neglected and abused children has been closed since January 2013, after a mechanical issue resulted in children being evacuated from the building.
Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teen, recently committed suicide. In a note shared on the internet, Alcorn was angry that her parents rejected her for religious reasons. She was also angry at them for forcing her into conversion therapy to “cure” her.
How Far is Too Far? The United States Constitution protects a parent’s right to parent their own children, making the decisions they feel are best and raising their children with whatever beliefs and practices they consider to be the best for their family. But there are an increasing number of instances where these rights are…
Sentencing Set for Couple Accused of Caging Teenager Karen and Timothy Tolin, the Huron County couple who are currently up against some very stiff charges for keeping their adopted teenaged son caged, have accepted a plea deal for unlawful imprisonment.
On April 3, 2014, the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a home in Hawks where a baby was found unresponsive and not breathing. Ashton Robert Richardson, who was only three weeks old at the time, was rushed to Alpena Regional Medical Center, where he was discovered to have suffered from injuries to…