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ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 27, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 27, 2020Police said one of the individuals involved was driving around and asking people where they could find officers to shoot. Whitmer for Michigan nursing home data to see if COVID-19 response warrants investigationThe Justice Department is asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan nursing home data linked to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as part of an effort to find out if the states response warrants a federal investigation. Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in children continues to riseAs students in some states head back to in-person school, a recent series of reports show the number of COVID-19 cases in children and teens is climbing. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 21.
5 things to know about White Boy Rick Wershe, who is now a free man after his release earlier this week
Read full article: 5 things to know about White Boy Rick Wershe, who is now a free man after his release earlier this weekIn case you missed it, Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. was released earlier this week from a Florida halfway house. Read more: How exactly White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitWershe was the longest-serving nonviolent juvenile offender in Michigan history. What has changed since 'White Boy Rick' Wershe went to prisionAt age 14, he became the youngest FBI informant ever -- and helped bring down some of Detroits biggest drug dealers. Read more: Historian says White Boy Rick Wershe prison release way overdueWe also have a podcast, Shattered, that delves into the life of Wershe and others, which is most certainly worth a visit -- or a revisit! White Boy Rick, which is season two of Shattered, chronicles Wershes improbable life story.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 21, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 21, 2020Surveillance footage from inside the restaurant shows the shooter and a 23-year-old woman believed to be an accomplice. University of Michigan prepares for students fall return amid pandemicThe University of Michigan is implementing new measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) when students return to campus in the fall. The university will also offer an array of learning styles -- in-person, online and a hybrid of both -- amid the pandemic. Trending Petition demands Northville School Board president resign over social media postNorthville School Board President Matthew Wilks recently shared a post on Facebook suggesting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a hoax. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 74,152; Death toll now at 6,126The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 74,152 as of Monday, including 6,126 deaths, state officials report.
Detroit historian: White Boy Rick Wershe prison release way overdue
Read full article: Detroit historian: White Boy Rick Wershe prison release way overdueDETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is set to be released from prison on Monday after 32 years behind bars. Wershe was only 14 years old when he was recruited by the FBI in Detroit as a highly-paid, drug-dealing informant. Though the story of White Boy Rick has been well-shared across Metro Detroit for decades, the story also made national headlines over the years. Burstein even served as a consultant for the White Boy Rick film. When you add in the factors of all the mitigating circumstances considering that he was recruited out of eight grade and turned into a drug dealer, the U.S. government actually created the persona that is White Boy Rick, Burnstein added.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 20, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 20, 2020He was originally scheduled to be released from a Florida prison on April 20, 2021. Protests over Detroit in-person summer school continue for 2nd weekPolice have arrested at least one protester blocking a school bus from exiting a bus yard on Monday morning. For a second consecutive week, demonstrators are gathering to protest Detroit schools return to in-person summer school during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 73,663; Death toll now at 6,119The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 73,663 as of Sunday, including 6,119 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan.
After 32 years behind bars, White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to be released Monday
Read full article: After 32 years behind bars, White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to be released MondayDETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. has waited a long time for this day. Read more: How White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitYoung Rick worked his way into a major Detroit drug ring run by a man named Johnny Curry. After nearly 30 years in prison, the man known as White Boy Rick was granted parole. READ: Emotional White Boy Rick Wershe overwhelmed with joy after parole decisionHowever, prison time was not over for Wershe. Related: The story of White Boy Rick enters new chapter -- hes out of prison MondayIf youd like to take a deep dive into the twisting tale of Rick Wershe, check out the podcast series Shattered: White Boy Rick.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 19, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 19, 2020The Center for Public Integrity obtained the report which was sent out to states but not released publicly. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties that will be in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday. Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from a Florida halfway house on Monday, July 20. Gretchen Whitmer will make an appearance on Flashpoint Sunday to discuss her administrations response to the coronavirus pandemic. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 73,180; Death toll now at 6,117The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 73,180 as of Sunday, including 6,117 deaths, state officials report.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Friday, July 17, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Friday, July 17, 2020DETROIT Michigan Gov. According his attorney, Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. will be returning to Metro Detroit -- the place where Wershe said he got caught up, set up and taken down. I am not White Boy Rick, Wershe said. Detroit is NOT at a high risk level, the state told ClickOnDetroit via email. Members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association discussed ideas for playing sports beginning in August and will meet again July 29 to continue that discussion.
White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to return to Metro Detroit after release
Read full article: White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to return to Metro Detroit after releaseDETROIT According his attorney, Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. will be returning to Metro Detroit -- the place where Wershe said he got caught up, set up and taken down. I am not White Boy Rick, Wershe said. He has a good support group here and he is finally ready get back into the real world.Musilli made it clear that Wershe is returning to Metro Detroit, but not to Detroit. Read more: How White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitJohn Anthony was with the FBI at the time. He did a great service of ferreting out corruption in the Detroit Police Department.Related: The story of White Boy Rick enters new chapter -- hes out of prison MondayMusilli described how he expects Mondays release to go.
White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. set to be released next week
Read full article: White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. set to be released next weekDETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from a Florida halfway house July 20. Wershe was originally scheduled to be released from a Florida prison on April 20, 2021. Related: 'White Boy' Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in FloridaWershe is being housed at the Transition House in Kissimmee, Fla. after spending nearly three decades behind bars in Michigan as a nonviolent drug offender. Complete Coverage: White Boy RickWhy does Wershe owe time in Florida? If you don't take this plea, we are going to arrest your mom and your sister,'" Wershe said.
White Boy Rick Wershe to be released July 20
Read full article: White Boy Rick Wershe to be released July 20DETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from a Florida halfway house July 20. Wershe was originally scheduled to be released from a Florida prison on April 20, 2021. Related: 'White Boy' Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in FloridaWershe is being housed at the Transition House in Kissimmee, Fla. after spending nearly three decades behind bars in Michigan as a nonviolent drug offender. Complete Coverage: White Boy RickWhy does Wershe owe time in Florida? If you don't take this plea, we are going to arrest your mom and your sister,'" Wershe said.
'White Boy Rick' Wershe's Florida prison release date moved up
Read full article: 'White Boy Rick' Wershe's Florida prison release date moved upDETROIT - Richard "White Boy Rick" Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from prison on Aug. 17, 2020. Wershe was originally scheduled to be released from Florida prison on April 20, 2021. The release date was moved to Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020, and now has been moved up even further. Related: 'White Boy' Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in FloridaIf he continues his good behavior behind bars, Wershe can get that Aug. 17, 2020 release date moved up even further. He was booked in at the Florida prison in September 2017.
Shattered: White Boy Rick -- listen here
Read full article: Shattered: White Boy Rick -- listen hereAt 14, Rick Wershe Jr. became the youngest FBI informant ever and helped bring down some of Detroitโs biggest drug dealers. Then the FBI abandoned him, and he became the dealer, until being busted with eight kilos of cocaine. Wershe has been in prison ever since. Hosted by WDIV investigative reporter, Kevin Dietz, Shattered: White Boy Rick chronicles Wersheโs improbable life story. if (lakana) document.location="https://www.clickondetroit.com/s/white-boy-rick/"