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The Metro: Why one local court doesn’t want poor people to pay more for justice

Sam Corey, The Metro March 31, 2026

Many of the systems designed to keep us safe sometimes harm the most vulnerable among us. That's often true of...

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David Silver and Jeff Jones in WDET's studios
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The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening

John Filbrandt October 23, 2024

The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter.  Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...

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Created Equal: Why educator says Wayne County judge’s reaction to sleeping girl was ‘unfair’

Cary Junior II September 4, 2024

In August, Eva Goodman was placed in handcuffs and a jail uniform for sleeping in a courtroom during a field...

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Detroit Evening Report: Family sues Detroit judge for putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes on field trip

Bre'Anna Tinsley August 22, 2024

A family is suing a Wayne County judge after he ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a...

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36th District Court Chief Judge William C. McConico on "The Metro," June 17, 2024.
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Late fees, warrant costs to be waived at 36th District Court through August

Anelle Scott June 19, 2024

The 36th District Court has launched a debt amnesty program from June 24 through Aug. 2, during which all late...

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In-person eviction hearings have resumed in Detroit, hurting low-income residents

Solina Robles, Laura Herberg June 7, 2023

Starting on Monday, the 36th District Court resumed in-person hearings for Detroiters facing evictions. The court had been holding virtual...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s 36th District Court will resume in-person eviction hearings starting June 5

Hernz Laguerre June 1, 2023

The 36th District Court in Detroit will resume in-person hearings for landlord-tenant disputes starting June 5.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

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