Kennan m dewitt, Attorney and mental health advocate

Dear Friends: Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you have a lot for which to be grateful. Traveling to 3 different homes with the entire clan for Thanksgiving cheer was exceptional.

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A bright Sunday with the family.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

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A Busy Thursday, Kennan DeWitt, Attorney

Thursday was bursting with client calls and visits, medication reviews, preparation of pleadings and other paperwork and cake in the firm conference room.

Travels to the U. P., Kennan DeWitt

A good weekend was had by all. Up north to the far reaches of the western upper peninsula, so close to Houghton, we enjoyed our travels.

Wedding Travel, Kennan DeWitt

As the three energetic children scaled the car seats to find their places in the highway hotrod, we filled cargo to capacity. The cats and fish were fed and the house secured. The weather was sunny and windy, an ideal travel day. She drove the first shift and I read. I drove and she read to me from her latest novel intrigue. Three hours flew by and we were headed for the pool. The almost 3 year olds quickly developed a healthy dread of the water, but then splashed about in their floaties. Our 6 year old could not be contained and practiced the front crawl, or front paddle. The chlorine was pugent and the youngsters shivered. Dinner was fabulous mexican nearby. A plastic ball game in the hotel was the evening highlight. The kids slept soundly.

Finding Meaning, Kennan DeWitt

Dear Friends: Finding meaning in one's therapeutic work with clients on a daily basis can be challenging. Beyond the technical content of what a client reveals is the richer meaning of their experience. Reflective and active listening skills are essential. Attention to a client's non-verbal signs is instructive. Listening often requires not talking despite impulse to the contrary. Their "richer meaning" can be gleaned from their story or narrative, which is neither right nor wrong. One's perspective is not tested for accuracy, but may be open to adjustment. Placing ourselves in the client's shoes lends appreciation of their experience. Accurate reflection and genuine empathy form a connection with our client and the foundation for therapeutic change

Advocate for the People, Kennan DeWitt

Woman gets jail in death of man

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: July 26, 2007
Page: A04
Record Id: 0414884064
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

A Flint woman who was sent to prison in June for the stabbing death of her mother's boyfriend was recently resentenced to jail and probation. Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut told Tanjermeeka M. Jones, 21, of Mt. Morris, he was not able to sentence her to prison even though "you killed a man and you deserve to go to prison for that." He then sentenced Jones to 1 year in the Genesee County Jail, 5 years' probation.

Sunday Celebration, Kennan DeWitt

Friends: A great day is planned. We started with breakfast muffins and rich coffee. We attended church. Lunch will be at a place with a kid play area. We will travel to mid state to meet with more family members. We are celebrating our anniversary.

Kids on Saturday, Kennan DeWitt, Attorney

Saturday with the kids was eventful. We went to Tim's for coffee and bagels. We plannned the day over breakfast, our daily routine. We played in the yard and livingroom. A smooth transition into nap time. The rain began to threaten, but gardening awaited. The veggies were all green and too small to harvest. They continue to thrive. The kids did not mind the clouds.

Look Inward, Kennan M. DeWitt

A wise philosopher therapist once said (loosely translated): "Do not project onto others that which you grapple with in your own life and relationships. Instead look within for the source of your pain. Do not pass judgment upon she whom you do not understand. Do not presume to know the truth, it is often otherwise." All is well in the world. Good day.

Kennan DeWitt, Author

Friends: I submitted a three minute, 600 word, essay to NPR yesterday. Interesting challenge. The process was fun, they supplied the first sentence, and I was reminded of my interest in creative writing. It was certainly creative. Writing can be highly therapeutic.

Midland County Fair, Kennan DeWitt

Friends: We went to the Midland County Fair, a great place for the family. We browsed through the vender tents, consumed greasy pizza, toured nice 4 H kid displays, and saw a ton of small and large animals. The kids loved the animals, we did as well.

Kennan DeWitt, Veggie Plants

The peppers are turning orange, the squash is flowering, the tomatoes climbing and sagging, and the cabbage is expanding beyond the garden. Can't wait to harvest with the kids.

Kennan DeWitt, Kids.

Friends: The kids were so full of energy tonight. Before and after dinner, they ran through the house, bounced those big plastic balls and made alot of kid noise. They really liven up the place

Kennan M DeWitt, visit to Mom's

Friends: Visiting Mom at the nursing home was pleasant, but sad. Her stay should be brief. The kids ran through the hall in search of grandma. She had just ordered her lunch in the fancy dining room. We decided to grab lunch and come back. We sat on the swing in the patio and shared with her pictures of our latest trip. She was brightened by our visit, especially the kids, but lasted only 30 minutes. Her greatest measure of wellness is her sense of humor, which was plentiful. We said goodbye after planning a Sunday outing to Sunday Mass at St. Mary's and lunch in Royal Oak.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret.)

Woman gets jail in death of man

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: July 26, 2007
Page: A04
Record Id: 0414884064
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

A Flint woman who was sent to prison in June for the stabbing death of her mother's boyfriend was recently resentenced to jail and probation. Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut told Tanjermeeka M. Jones, 21, of Mt. Morris, he was not able to sentence her to prison even though "you killed a man and you deserve to go to prison for that." He then sentenced Jones to 1 year in the Genesee County Jail, 5 years' probation and

Kennan DeWitt, Legal and Mental Health Advocate, Career

CONVICTION IN CROSS BURNING BRINGS RELIEF

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: January 10, 1996
Page: D1*
Record Id: 0349848846
Author: Ken Palmer JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

For more than a year after vandals burned crosses in her Flint Township yard, Sheryal A. Garrison watched as criminal charges were brought and then dropped against several neighborhood teen-agers. On Tuesday, Garrison finally saw results from the difficult investigation. "I think more could have been done, but what can I do?" she said, moments after a neighbor was convicted in the incident. "(But) after a year of losing all that

Career Assistant Prosecutor Kennan DeWitt (Ret.),

MAN COULD FACE LIFE IN WOMAN'S SLAYING

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: January 20, 1996
Page: C1
Record Id: 0349847177
Author: Ken Palmer JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint man could spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury Friday convicted him of murdering his girlfriend in a prolonged assault last February. Victor Hunter, 59, showed no reaction as a Genesee County Circuit Court jury found him guilty of second-degree murder. He could face up to life in prison when he goes before Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut for sentencing on Feb. 28. Hunter was charged in the bludgeoning death of Jeanne Moore, 48, whose nude,

kennan M. DeWitt, Career

TEEN KILLER A BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN CHAPLAIN SAYS

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: November 23, 1996
Page: C1
Record Id: 0349920021
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Patrick N. Kinney cried Friday as a Genesee County Jail chaplain described the teen as a born-again Christian who has great remorse for his role in the 1995 stabbing death of Flint teen-ager Michael Melfi. Chaplain William D. Hart testified about Kinney during a Circuit Court hearing to determine whether the 17-year-old should be sentenced as an adult or juvenile in the death of Melfi, 16. After testimony Friday, the hearing was adjourned until Dec. 10. Melfi was found in

Kennan M. DeWitt, Career Prosecutor (Ret.)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: November 23, 1996
Page: A2
Record Id: 0349870234

'He's coming to grips with where his life is going.' - Assistant Prosecutor Kennan M. DeWitt on Patrick N. Kinney, during during a hearing to determine whether the 17-year-old should be sentenced as an adult or juvenile in the death of Michael Melfi.

kennan M. DeWitt, Career Prosecutor (Ret.)

MAN CONVICTED IN GRISLY SLAYING

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: January 25, 1997
Page: C2
Record Id: 0349925097
Author: Ken Palmer JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint man was convicted Friday in the grisly 1995 slaying of a roommate who was bludgeoned with a guitar in a drug house on the city's west side. A jury in Genesee County Circuit Court deliberated nearly seven hours before finding Michael Danforth guilty of second-degree murder in a case that one attorney called "a parade of horribles." Witnesses said Lovell Roberts, an 18-year-old drug dealer, was struck repeatedly over the head with a

kennan dewitt, attorney and mental health advocate

FLUSHING WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY IN DEATH OF MOTORCYCLIST

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: March 11, 1998
Page: D2
Record Id: 0349948923
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flushing woman, 22, has pleaded guilty in a plea bargain in the September death of a man she ran over on I-75 after he was thrown from his motorcycle. Genesee County Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut scheduled an April 1 sentencing for Amy M. Lane.. Lane was originally charged with drunken driving causing death and involuntary manslaughter, both felonies carrying prison terms of up to 15 years upon conviction, and failure to stop at the scene of a serious injury

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

FLINT MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN GIRLFRIEND'S SLAYING

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: November 16, 2000
Page: B4
Record Id: 0350443869
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint man pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the May slaying of his girlfriend after an argument. Genesee Circuit Judge Judith A. Fullerton scheduled a Dec. 11 sentencing for Willie Joe Jamerson, 45, who faces up to life in prison. He was originally charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony in the May 10 slaying of Valerie Morton, 46, who was found on her sofa at her home at 5432 Leslie Drive. She had been shot in the head. Prosecutors

Assistant Prosecutor (Ret), Kennan DeWitt, Career

MAN CONVICTED FOR 17-MONTH-OLD'S DEATH Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI) Edition: FIRST Date: December 9, 2000 Page: C2 Record Id: 0350445773 Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Todd W. Lutze will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him Friday of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in the death of his girlfriend's 17-month-old daughter. But the verdict left both families feeling the loss of Lydia N. Aris. "We're happy and sad," said Gabriella Russomanno, the mother of Amy Barnette - Lydia's mother - and grandmother of the victim. "We still walk away

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney(Ret), Career

MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN BABY'S DEATH BY ABUSE

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: January 23, 2001
Page: B3
Record Id: 0350443681
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Todd W. Lutze offered no apologies as he glared at the mother of the baby he was convicted of killing and for which he was sentenced to life in prison Monday. Lutze has continued to insist he is innocent in the death of Lydia N. Aris, 17 months, who died in July. "You took a little precious girl from a lot of people," Amy Barnette told Lutze, 35, of Flint Township. "I can't hold her, I can't hug her. "I

Kennan M. DeWitt, Career Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.),

MAN ON TRIAL FOR ASSAULT

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: January 26, 2001
Page: C1
Record Id: 0350445538
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Police and prosecutors say Germain I. Skinner broke into a Mt. Morris Township home in 1998 and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl. Assistant Genesee County Prosecutor Kennan M. DeWitt told jurors the girl will identify Skinner as her attacker, and forensic experts will link him to the assault through DNA. But Skinner's attorney, Barney Whitesman, said the girl was unable to identify his client in a police lineup several days after the incident, and could only

Kennan M. DeWitt, Career Prosecutor (Ret).

FLINT MAN MAY FACE LIFE SENTENCE IN FIREBOMBING INJURY CASE

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: July 21, 1998
Page: C3
Record Id: 0349930744
Author: Paul JanczewskiJOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint man has been found guilty of charges he masterminded the firebombing of his former girlfriend's home in 1997, severely injuring her brother. A jury deliberated about two hours Thursday before finding Steven W. Richardson, 25, guilty of conspiracy to commit arson, two counts of arson, and conspiracy to place an explosive device with intent to cause damage to a dwelling that causes injury. He could face up to life in prison when sentenced Aug. 14 before

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney

INVOLVEMENT IN FIREBOMBING LEADS TO PRISON SENTENCES

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: July 25, 1998
Page: C2
Record Id: 0349927445
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Two Flint men involved in a 1997 firebombing that seriously injured a sleeping teen and destroyed his family's rental home were handed prison sentences Friday. Genesee County Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut told the pair their sentences were light compared with the disfiguring scars Ramon Thompson, 17, the victim, will carry for the rest of his life. "You got a good deal with this case," he told Darion L. McDaniel."But

Kennan Dewitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

FLINT MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR REVENGE FIREBOMBING

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: August 22, 1998
Page: C3
Record Id: 0349930896
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint man has been sentenced to life in prison for life for masterminding a revenge firebombing of his girlfriend's house in 1997 that severely burned her brother. But Ramon Thompson, 17, of Flint, whose face and body will bear the scars of the firebombing forever, said Steven W. Richardwon should pay for the crime with his life. "I wish they had the electric chair in Michigan," Thompson said after the court hearing. "I

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Cop: Arson suspect said he was 'going to prison'

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: FIRST
Date: June 14, 2001
Page: A3
Record Id: 0360232788
Author: JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Paul Janczewski

Timothy M. Jackson told police he set his wife's sweater on fire because he feared she was having an affair. But he allegedly told Burton police Detective Don Elford the fire "got out of control." "I'm going to prison," Elford reported Jackson as saying. The fire Jackson is accused of setting Feb. 10 destroyed 41 units at Boulder Creek Apartments in Grand Blanc Township, caused damages of more than $3

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Up North. Driving up North with my 16 year old over the past weekend was priceless. We enjoyed the long drive and frequent stops, the loud music and laughter, the shared stories and even the silence together. We shared the driving, he insisted. After we arrived, we experienced the old cabin with few modern conveniences, the late night card games, the hunt for diners that served more than pasties, bonfires on the beach and wave-diving over 3 feet in Lake Superior. We hiked the Porcupine Mountains trails and witnessed Lake of the Clouds again. We drive further North to Houghton to tour the MTU campus, which was breath-taking. He took our picture together with our cell phones.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney(Ret), Career

Husband guilty in assault

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: December 21, 2002
Page: A04
Record Id: 0407618289
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Both sides claimed victory when a jury convicted a native of India of domestic violence against his Asian wife. Anand Iska, 37, of Grand Blanc, faces up to 93 days in jail when he is sentenced Jan. 22 by Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut. A jury deliberated for five hours over two days before convicting Iska of a lesser charge included in the original 10-year felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret), Career

Mt. Morris man pleads guilty to killing over brother's car

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: May 3, 2003
Page: A05
Record Id: 0412084877
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A judge told a Mt. Morris man he was wrong to shoot to death a man who allegedly tried to extort cash from his family. Genesee Circuit Judge Archie L. Hayman also told Demetrius A. Moton he did not believe Moton was telling the whole story of what happened when Terrance T. Henry, 18, was killed Nov. 13. Hayman sent Moton, 26, to prison for up to 30 years after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. His minimum sentence is 7 years, 2 months. Moton was sentenced

Kennan DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret), Career

Murder trial ends with man's guilty plea

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: June 7, 2003
Page: A05
Record Id: 0412130649
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A man who prosecutors say hunted down Curtis W. Urquhart Jr. "like an animal" and shot him repeatedly over a $10 bet pleaded guilty to a reduced murder charge midtrial. Henry L. Simpson, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Thursday in the Sept. 13 slaying of Urquhart. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dismissed two weapons charges against him. Simpson will be sentenced July 10 to between 25-30 years in prison. Had he been convicted of

Kennan M. DeWitt, Legal and Mental Health Advocate

Teen pleads to beating childhood friend to death

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: February 27, 2004
Page: A04
Record Id: 0412487873
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint teen admitted killing his childhood friend, Laura Mae Weeks, because "I was just mad at her." "I hit her with a bat," Brian S. Byrd told Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut on Thursday. Byrd's admission came as he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the April 26 slaying. Byrd, 19, of Flint, faced a first-degree murder charge but avoided a jury trial when he took a plea deal. He faces up

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret), Career

Lesbian story upsetting

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: April 6, 2004
Page: A06
Record Id: 0412547231
Author: JOURNAL READER

As a father of four children, a youth counselor and an assistant prosecuting attorney, I was annoyed and concerned about the baseless claims made in the March 31 front page article "Flint students accuse lesbians of harassment." Printing accusations of aggression attributed to one's sexual orientation, without any statistics or proof, does nothing more than stir the pot of discrimination and incite fear and contempt in our schools and community.

Kennan DeWitt, Career Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.)

Lesbian story upsetting

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: April 6, 2004
Page: A06
Record Id: 0412547231
Author: JOURNAL READER

As a father of four children, a youth counselor and an assistant prosecuting attorney, I was annoyed and concerned about the baseless claims made in the March 31 front page article "Flint students accuse lesbians of harassment." Printing accusations of aggression attributed to one's sexual orientation, without any statistics or proof, does nothing more than stir the pot of discrimination and incite fear and contempt in our schools and community.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Career Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.)

Flint man pleads no contest in murder

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: May 18, 2004
Page: A04
Record Id: 0412604641
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com, 810.766.6333

A Flint man pleaded no contest to reduced charges in a 2002 murder, ending speculation that he would opt for a third trial in the slaying. Two earlier trials -- in March and October 2003 -- ended in mistrials. George W. Hodges, 25, faces a June 7 sentencing before Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut. He pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, but will be sentenced under manslaughter guidelines. Prosecutors dismissed a felony firearms use charge in exchange for his

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.)

Man convicted in couch fight murder

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: July 21, 2006
Page: A06
Record Id: 0414021777
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

A Detroit man faces life in prison without parole when he is sentenced in August for beating a man to death with a club after the two argued over who was going to sleep on a couch. Edwin Ford III, 18, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Nov. 16 death of Ronny Morris. Jurors deliberated for about eight hours over two days before returning their decision late Thursday. Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut scheduled an Aug. 18 sentencing for Ford, who is

Kennan DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney(Ret.)

Flint woman pleads to voluntary manslaughter in boyfriend's stabbing death

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: September 28, 2006
Page: A05
Record Id: 0414179269
Author: Paul Janczewski JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

A Flint woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in June pleaded no contest Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter. Felicia K. Thornton, 47, faces an Oct. 18 sentencing before Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut. Thornton was charged with second-degree murder in the June 3 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Anthony Holmes, 42, of Flint, at the Evergreen Regency apartments off Lippincott Boulevard. That charged carried a penalty of up to life in prison.

Kennan DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret.)

Dog killer seeks sentencing deal to erase felonies

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: September 29, 2006
Page: A06
Record Id: 0414181624
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

Mundy Township man who shot two dogs on his property in June, killing one and injuring another, pleaded guilty to two counts of killing/torturing animals. Both charges are 4-year felonies, but Daniel M. York, 21, asked a judge to consider sentencing him under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. That would leave him with no felony convictions if he completes terms of his sentence. Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L Neithercut took York's plea under advisement and will

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecutor (Ret.)

Victim's family: 'Think about the life' you took

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: April 21, 2007
Page: A04
Record Id: 0414663755
Author: Ken Palmer kpalmer@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6313

A relative of shooting victim Thadford Charles Jr. told Gregory Snyder he is forgiven for taking Charles' life in a Palm Sunday confrontation with racial overtones. "This family forgives you, but they won't forget," Isaiah Childs Jr., Charles' cousin, told a handcuffed Snyder, 45. "Just think about the life that you took." Minutes later, Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut sentenced

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Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: May 8, 2007
Page: A04
Record Id: 0414702733
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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A defense attorney called it a classic case of self-defense. But David Megdell, who represents Tanjermeeka M. Jones, was unable to talk her out of accepting a plea deal. Instead of going to trial on a murder charge, Jones, 21, of Mt. Morris Township, faces sentencing June 12 after pleading no contest but mentally ill to a charge of attempted manslaughter. She faces up to 5 years in prison when she goes before Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret).

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: May 25, 2007
Page: A10
Record Id: 0414744323
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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Horatio G. Brown spent his 22nd birthday in court Thursday, pleading guilty to crimes that could put him in prison for the next 22 years or more.

The Flint man pleaded guilty to manslaughter, two weapons charges and being a habitual offender in the June 11 slaying of Adam R. "Opie" McIntosh. McIntosh, 25, of Burton, was killed about 2 a.m. in a parking lot at Stewart Avenue and N. Dort Highway as he gathered with friends at a car cruise.

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Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: June 8, 2007
Page: A06
Record Id: 0414776610
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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A Flint man facing life in prison in a potential first-degree murder case pleaded to a lesser charge on his third day of trial. Rufus L. Russell, 45, of Flint now faces a July 28 sentencing before Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut. Russell, who originally was charged with murder in the Sept. 23, 2005, stabbing of Chude W. Snow, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, a 15-year felony. Attorney James J. Zimmer, who represented Russell, said his client...

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Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI) Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION Date: June 13, 2007 Page: A05 Record Id: 0414787695 Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333 7 of 60 matches 420 words A Flint woman who pleaded guilty to a charge in the stabbing death of her mother's boyfriend has been sentenced to prison. "You killed a man," Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut told Tanjermeeka M. Jones Tuesday. "You stuck a knife 9 inches into a man's body." He sentenced Jones, 21, of Mt. Morris to 1 year, 5 months to 5 years in prison. Jones earlier pleaded guilty but mentally

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Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: June 29, 2007
Page: A08
Record Id: 0414824311
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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Rufus L. Russell wanted to withdraw his voluntary manslaughter plea, telling a judge that his court-appointed attorney gave him bad advice. "If you sentence me today, you're sending an innocent man to prison," said Russell, 45, of Flint. But Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut told Russell that his argument fell flat, especially when Russell called the September 2005 stabbing death of Chude W. Snow

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Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: July 19, 2007
Page: A04
Record Id: 0414868473
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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The parents of a man killed at a car cruise last year lashed out at Horatio G. Brown, who was sentenced to prison on manslaughter and weapons charges. "You ruined our lives," said Debbie McIntosh, whose son, Adam R. "Opie" McIntosh was shot and killed after Brown returned to the scene of an earlier altercation with a friend who was armed with a handgun. She called Brown an "animal" and "the

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.)

Publication: Swartz Creek News, The (MI)
Edition: THE SWARTZ CREEK NEWS
Date: July 22, 2007
Page: SC07
Record Id: 0414874735
Author: Community Staff Writer

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A Swartz Creek man charged with killing a Durand man in a June 2006 road rage incident entered a plea to reduced charges. Javan W. Stephens, 22, is to be sentenced Aug. 28 by Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut after pleading no contest Tuesday to attempted manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a 5-year felony, and attempted leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a 21/2-year felony. He originally was charged with manslaughter, a 15-year felony, and failure

Kennan M. DeWitt, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Ret.)

Publication: Flint Journal, The (MI)
Edition: THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Date: July 23, 2007
Page: A03
Record Id: 0414877081
Author: Paul Janczewski pjanczewski@flintjournal.com * 810.766.6333

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A Swartz Creek man charged with killing a Durand man in a June 2006 road rage incident has pleaded no contest to reduced charges. The case involves the June 2 death of Brian J. Bigelow, 32, that police said was tied to an incident on Seymour and Miller roads. Javan W. Stephens, 22, is to be sentenced Aug. 28 by Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut after pleading no contest to attempted manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a 5-year felony, and attempted leaving the scene

Kennan DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Group therapy has it's own culture that may change with each session.

Kennan DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: Facilitating group therapy can be very exhausting. Reflective listening is essential. Stimulating communication among the members can be powerful.

Enjoying the week, Kennan DeWitt

Stop and enjoy the week while you are experiencing the week. Sit down, take a break, actually eat lunch instead of inhaling lunch, talk to a friend about anything.

Kennan DeWitt

Blogsters: Hope you have weekend plans. If you do not, make some.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: The week is blasting by toward the weekend. Weekend plans are solidifying. Save some time just to relax, read a book, call a friend.

Kennan DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Celebrate Sundays.

Kennan DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Dear Friends: Sundays can set the tone for the rest of the week. At the very least, have a very good Sunday evening.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: Today was an excellent Sunday, filled with family activities, garage projects, neighbor visiting and yogurt cones. Relaxing in the morning sun under the umbrella while the laundry swayed was perfect. Hope you had a great Sunday.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Hello: Today was a productive and meaningful day.

Kennan DeWitt, Attorney

Friends: Those who are truly your friends will always be your friends. Those who were not generally show their true colors when you need their support.

Kennan Dewitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: Today was a good day for two reasons. First, I had lunch with a colleague and friend who reminded me why I became an attorney and mental health advocate. Second, I acquired an additional professional credential that will open some doors and enable me to provide additional human services to my clients.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: Today was one of those days where unpredictable, time consuming, tangents occurred.

Kennan DeWitt, Visualization

Therapeutic visualization can be forward looking or backward re-storying. In looking forward, we can imagine and experience the goal or progress toward the goal. For example, a year from now, I will be advanced in my career, or have 8 more friends, or have a better relationship with a, b or c. If you can see yourself there, you can be there.

In backward re-storying, we may experience an event in a less traumatic or more positive frame of mind, or identify some positive aspect of the experience or silverlining.

Kennan DeWitt, visualization

Friends: If you can see it, you can do it. If you can imagine yourself being somewhere, doing something, reaching a goal, short or long term, then you can arrive there. Close your eyes......, now imagine being there....., look around....., how does it feel?...., who else might be there?....., what are your thoughts?, what else are you experiencing? Now, open your eyes and ask, what do I have to do today, right now, to start in that direction?

Kennan DeWitt

Friends, Travel to the western part of the state. Now that the storm is over, the weather is great.

Kennan dewitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Friends: We returned from Lake Michigan/Holland area. Floods and downed trees still riddle the area. The weather was otherwise excellent

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Dear Blog:

Today, we're traveling to the Lake Michigan area for an overnight. The Sagatuc Art Fair is in full swing, but the weather may not cooperate. The stroll will be therapeutic.

Kennan DeWitt

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Dear Blog,
We went to the church to see a Nun about the upcoming baptism. She is a wonderful lady. This will be a continuation of our spiritual education.

Kennan M. DeWitt, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate

Dear Blog: I drove to Royal Oak today for a meeting with colleagues. I parked my car and walked 1/2 mile to the meeting just to see the downtown area again. Royal Oak has gone through a total transformation in the past 20 years. The shops, cafes, clubs, offices, condos are outstanding. The place is open, progressive and friendly. Great place to visit.

Kennan DeWitt

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Dear Blog, Had a great day today.

Kennan DeWitt

Kennan DeWitt, Grandpa's

Dear Blog: We had a great trip to grandpa's this past Sunday. After church, we caught a light lunch and drove to grandpa's while they slept. Grandpa cooks well and we enjoy sharing dinner with him. He says our company is therapy for him, not sure why. Anyway, we had dinner, taught the youngest to ride a bike, cleaned house and relaxed outside watering flowers. A great way to spend Sunday. It was a nice trip home as well, not too late.

Kennan

Kennan DeWitt, garden therapy

We had a great family outing in the back yard. We re-planted some vegetable plants to allow for expansion. The kids ran around the yard with water bottles and wanted to help in whatever way. They also rode their bikes into the bushes and whined at each other. Nice memory, let's do it again tomorrow.

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Kennan DeWitt, Thursday

Dear Blog,

We went to the church this evening to meet a Nun. She must have forgotten the appointment. Anyway, we all had a great family outing, stopped at the store, got drive thru snacks and came home for bath night. Nice evening.

kennan dewitt

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Dear Blog: Spent some time with my high school aged son at a local restaurant. He was anticipating summer recess and what he will do with his time. I remember 30 years ago or so getting lost in the thought of summer, sleeping in, staying up half the night, a late night burger run, fire works in the park and softball in a large parking lot. My son has similar images of no regular hours, endless carpentry projects, weightlifting, and cruising around in that jeep with the loud bass speakers. As I listened to him, I smiled as that familiar, joyful and unlimited feeling of summer came back.

kennan

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Dear Blog, Today was a productive Monday, including in-service training, client contact and the usual pile of human service paperwork. Monday is always an adjustment.

Kennan DeWitt, writing

Dear Blog:
I started reading Julia Cameron's, "The Right to Write"(Putnam, 1998) just for some inspiration. I enjoy writing because it keeps me grounded, in touch with my thoughts and feelings, and for the sheer recreation. I enjoy reading, writing and speaking equally, but have done very little of the first two lately. Well, there's the blog. I will keep you updated about any new found inspiration from the book. And, I will keep reading, writing and speaking.

Kennan

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Legal advocacy involves articulating for and empowering others to pursue and protect their rights and interests. Advocacy occurs in many settings, formal and informal.

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A person's recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse difficulties is an on-going process. It is characterized by changes from wellness to illness over time, sometimes within the same day. Relapses in mental health symptoms or substance use/abuse are common and part of the process.
Many people struggle with dual diagnosis concerns, mental illness and substance abuse.

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Dear Blog: Today was a productive day, despite the gloomy weather.

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kennan dewitt, stress reduction

Dear Blog:
Twenty minutes of exercise is an excellent way to reduce stress. Somehow those worries seem less troublesome once the heart rate increases, the blood circulates and the endorphins flow. Today I walked a forest trail, sunk my tennis shoes in the mud and crossed wooden bridges. A slight breeze landed green leaves on the trail and the sun poked through and dried the high ground mud. The trail diverted in many directions, my path dead-ended and I navigated out. Exercise definitely improves my perspective.

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kennan dewitt, thought diffusing

Those repeating negative thoughts that intrude into one's daily life. A symbol, a reminder, a flash, a traumatic re-experience. Usual responses are ignoring, angering, fearing, denying, busying, or continuing through a pointless path of emotional pain. Thought Diffusing involves acknowledging the realty of what is, without necessarily agreeing with or believing the realty is fair or appropriate. For example, saying to oneself "that's true, I accept that, " or "In spite of that, I'm okay," or just "yep, moving forward"," or it's beyond my control." Just a thought...

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Help someone with a task today.

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accept that over which you have no control

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Stress reduction techniques: 1) go for a walk, 2) lift some weights, 3) play with your grandson 4)pet the dog, 5) pet the cat, 6) call a calm friend, 7) take a deep breath, 8) take one chore at a time, 9) take a bath or shower, 10) journal or write a letter, even if you don't mail it, 11) take a deep breath, take several deep breaths without hyperventilating, 12) go out for a meal, stay home for a meal, 13) listen to talk radio, 14) watch a nature program, 15) listen to a friend who needs a calming influence.

Brainstorming the meaning of "self -care."

Self-care begins with answering the question: What do I need to do right now, right at this moment, to take care of myself, physically, emotionally, spiritually? A nap, a snack, a break, turning off the noise, listening rather than talking, walking rather than running, accepting rather than fuming, whatever...