The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Charles Benson, #150406. The hearing will be conducted via video through
Microsoft Teams.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than June 27, 2025. Instructions for accessing the public hearing can be found
here.
Charles Benson was sentenced to a term of 50 years to 100 years for the crime of Armed Robbery. Charles Benson was sentenced on March 13, 1987, resentenced June 8, 1990, out of Wayne County.
Paula Johnson, Member 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 Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
