Over the last year, nearly 16,000 felons have been eligible for parole in Michigan and the state says it is releasing felons at a faster rate to lower corrections costs. A recently compiled list of thousands of potential parolees obtained by The Detroit News gives a snapshot of who is on deck.
The list provides a rare glimpse inside a process that has been going on routinely for years -- but is now under fire from law enforcement officials worried they don't have the time or resources to challenge potential parolees they believe pose a threat to public safety.






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