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A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Michael Ward, #128267

December 06, 2022

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible parole of Michael Ward, #128267. The hearing will be conducted via video through Microsoft Teams and can be accessed by clicking HERE. 

Those planning to access the hearing must call 517-335-1736 no later than December 16, 2022, to confirm attendance.

Michael Ward is serving a life sentence for the crime of Possession with Intent to Deliver 650 or More Grams of Cocaine. Michael Ward was sentenced on May 8, 1981, out of Washtenaw County. 

Adrianne Van Langevelde, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of the Lifer Law, MCLA 791.234.

When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.

Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceeding are prohibited.

If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Chris Gautz, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
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