Michigan Department of Corrections

06/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 19:39

A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Willie Merriweather, #131483

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible parole of Willie Merriweather, #131483. 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 July 9, 2024. Instructions for accessing the public hearing can be found here.

Willie Merriweather was sentenced to four terms of Life for the crimes of Murder 2nd Degree (three counts) and Assault with Intent to Murder. Willie Merriweather was sentenced on September 30, 1987, out of Wayne County.

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