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A public hearing to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Katherine Wright, #426554

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Katherine Wright, #426554. 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 March 26, 2024, to confirm attendance.

Katherine Wright was sentenced to a term of life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated. Katherine Wright was sentenced on September 5, 2002, out of Wayne County. 

Brian Shipman, Chairman of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.

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 Kyle Kaminski, Acting Public Information Officer at 517-242-1233.