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A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Thomas Wicker, #178871

October 25, 2025

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible parole of Thomas Wicker, #178871. 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 November 4, 2025.  Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here. 

Thomas Wicker was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder. Thomas Wicker was sentenced on December 23, 1998, out of Saginaw County. 

Brian Shipman, Chairman 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 proceedings 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.
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