Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
Coverage of Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in the Nexus archive.
- 2 Detroit men sentenced in 2023 human trafficking case
Two Detroit men, Aaron Streety and Bernard Harris, were sentenced for their roles in a November 2023 human trafficking case involving a victim forced to perform sex acts at a Warren hotel. Streety received multiple prison terms, while Harris was sentenced to 108 to 240 months for trafficking and related charges. Both were ordered to avoid contact with victims and face lifetime registration on Michigan's Sex Offender Registry.
- Dingell asks Whitmer for answers on conditions at women’s prison after third death in a month
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell requested answers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding conditions at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility after three deaths in a month. The letter highlights reports of toxic mold, inadequate medical care, and federal lawsuits related to the prison. State lawmakers have also raised concerns about health and safety issues at the facility.