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A former MDOC mental health counselor, Rene Nelson, is facing charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for an alleged prison inmate affair. She’s free on $2,500 bond, with a probable cause hearing set for Sept 12, 2025.

In 1999, Jackson, Michigan was rocked by a crime so bizarre and gruesome it became local legend. Here’s what really happened inside Kip’s Pizza & Taco.

Michigan might sell the long-empty Standish Correctional Facility. A proposed bill could open the doors to new ownership—and wilder ideas.

In a shocking turn of events, a major lawsuit is shaking up the Michigan Department of Corrections. You won't believe what's been happening behind those walls.

Baldwin, Michigan, braces for change as GEO Group plans the state's largest immigration detention center. Will jobs outweigh concerns?

Ervin Robinson II's death raises alarms about prison safety. Is Michigan’s outdated facility overlooking crucial safety regulations?

Discover how the ban on cigarettes reshaped the prison economy in Michigan, with ramen noodles emerging as the new currency.

While many Michigan prison and jail escapes are short lived, here are 22 fugitives that have eluded the Michigan Department of Corrections, many for decades.

Discover the varying costs to house Michigan prisoners, from Level I at $38,851 to Multi-Level at $53,159.

Can you help bring an escaped prisoner to justice? See the Michigan Department of Corrections Most Wanted Fugitives, Parole Absconders, and Escapees.