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MDOC lawsuit: Former inmate says ID photo altered with headdress, war paint

Michigan Department of Corrections inmate Dylan Leenheer alleges his prisoner temporary ID was doctored to make it appear he was wearing stereotypical depictions of Native American garb. (Photo: Adam Miedema/WCMU News)
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WCMU News

Michigan Department of Corrections inmate Dylan Leenheer alleges his prisoner temporary ID was doctored to make it appear he was wearing stereotypical depictions of Native American garb. Reporter Sierra Nadeau tells us more. Read the full story.

We also hear about a 9/11 memorial ceremony planned for Friday and get an update on Line 5 — and Michigan's governor giving a second look at some permits for the controversial project.

Reporting for this episode by IPR's Vivian La, Maxwell Howard and freelance reporter Sierra Nadeau for the Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions