CLARKSTON, Mich. – A man who has spent 35 years behind bars for murder has some unlikely allies working to help clear his name. Students at Clarkston High School believe that there is no way Timujin Kensu could have committed the crime, and they’re hoping to convince Gov. More: Ohio high school students fight for clemency for Port Huron man convicted in 1986 murderFor the second time in the span of about six weeks, grade school students are writing to Gov. AdClarkston High School forensics teacher Chris Brosky brought the case to the attention of his students. More: Man convicted in 1986 murder case fights to have conviction overturned

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick reunited with his family Wednesday shortly after he was released from prison. Kilpatrick, who served nearly eight years, was released early after his 28-year sentenced was commuted on Jan. 19 by former President Donald Trump. While several people contributed to Kilpatrick’s release, it appears socialite and businesswoman Kim Kardashian also triggered a domino effect in the matter. “He told me about so many incredible things he was doing in prison,” Johnson said. Jonson says she hopes that Kilpatrick will “regain his purpose.”“I believe Kwame found a brand new purpose in life.

DETROIT – Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison after serving seven years of a 28-year sentence for his role in a major corruption scandal after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence late Tuesday night. UPDATE: US releases former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from prisonKilpatrick was hoping for a pardon -- a complete dismissal of the conviction as if it had never happened. The official executive grant of clemency for the former Detroit mayor was signed by Trump on Jan. 13. “President Trump commuted the sentence of the former Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Malik Kilpatrick. More: Kwame Kilpatrick section

PORT HURON, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has turned down a request to release a man who insists he was wrongly convicted of murder in a college parking lot in Port Huron in 1986, his supporters said Monday. Whitmer spokeswoman Chelsea Parisio confirmed that Kensu's clemency request was denied. Kensu’s supporters include former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. “It's a big blow to his supporters and justice in Michigan that this miscarriage of justice continues to live on,” Sanders said.

(Neon via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Clemency was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. Doctor Sleep: The Directors Cut: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to The Shining was a little divisive upon release, which wasnt all that surprising. Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Its been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.