RICK WERSHE

Richard Wershe Jr., formerly known as “White Boy Rick,” is set to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to denounce the city of Detroit’s effort to dismiss a civil lawsuit he brought against the city, several Detroit law enforcers and others for their alleged role in his decadeslong imprisonment.

Richard Wershe Jr. is suing FBI agents, Detroit police and others a year after he was released from prison.

Richard Wershe Jr. is suing FBI agents, Detroit police and others a year after he was released from prison.

Richard Wershe Jr. is suing FBI agents, Detroit police and others a year after he was released from prison.

DETROIT White Boy Rick Wershe, imprisoned for selling drugs as a teenager more than 30 years ago, was released Monday. Like a number of colleges in the state, Michigan State University is preparing to welcome students back to campus in the fall -- but new procedures will be in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We visited the campus in East Lansing to take a closer look at the changes. Researchers have provided a promising update in the global effort to develop a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. In response to President Donald Trumps threat to send federal law enforcement into cities across the nation, including Detroit, Michigan Gov.

In this video above, you can see Richard Wershe Jr., a.k.a. White Boy Rick, behind the prison gate using a sheet to hide his face after his release from prison. In the video, Wershe is sitting in the back seat of a BMW sport utility vehicle. He was then transferred to a Florida prison because of a crime he committed while behind bars in Michigan. Read more: White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. to return to Metro Detroit after release

DETROIT White Boy Rick Wershe, imprisoned for selling drugs as a teenager more than 30 years ago, was released Monday. VIDEO: Richard Wershe Jr. leaves Florida prisonAttorney Ralph Musilli has fought for Wershes freedom for years. When officials didnt need him anymore, he sold drugs and became known as White Boy Rick.FULL COVERAGE: The story of White Boy RickHe got caught dealing drugs and was sentenced to life in prison, but after 30 years, he was released. Wershe spent additional time in a Florida prison for committing felonies behind bars. Former FBI agent John Anthony told Local 4 that Wershe helped expose police corruption and got a raw deal.

DETROIT Rick Wershe went to jail a teenager and just Monday, he left a halfway house a full-grown man in his early 50s. After 32 years, Wershe is a free man. Wershe was nailed with a life sentence for drug dealing when he was just 17. Local 4s Steve Garagiola has a look at some of the biggest changes that have taken place in the world since Wershe was locked up. Read more: How White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitRelated: The story of White Boy Rick enters new chapter -- hes out of prison MondayComplete Coverage: White Boy RickFor more, check out our podcast: Listen to Shattered: White Boy Rick

DETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. has waited a long time for this day. Read more: How White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitYoung Rick worked his way into a major Detroit drug ring run by a man named Johnny Curry. After nearly 30 years in prison, the man known as White Boy Rick was granted parole. READ: Emotional White Boy Rick Wershe overwhelmed with joy after parole decisionHowever, prison time was not over for Wershe. Related: The story of White Boy Rick enters new chapter -- hes out of prison MondayIf youd like to take a deep dive into the twisting tale of Rick Wershe, check out the podcast series Shattered: White Boy Rick.

DETROIT According his attorney, Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. will be returning to Metro Detroit -- the place where Wershe said he got caught up, set up and taken down. I am not White Boy Rick, Wershe said. He has a good support group here and he is finally ready get back into the real world.Musilli made it clear that Wershe is returning to Metro Detroit, but not to Detroit. Read more: How White Boy Rick became an informant, drug dealer in DetroitJohn Anthony was with the FBI at the time. He did a great service of ferreting out corruption in the Detroit Police Department.Related: The story of White Boy Rick enters new chapter -- hes out of prison MondayMusilli described how he expects Mondays release to go.

DETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from a Florida halfway house July 20. Wershe was originally scheduled to be released from a Florida prison on April 20, 2021. Related: 'White Boy' Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in FloridaWershe is being housed at the Transition House in Kissimmee, Fla. after spending nearly three decades behind bars in Michigan as a nonviolent drug offender. Complete Coverage: White Boy RickWhy does Wershe owe time in Florida? If you don't take this plea, we are going to arrest your mom and your sister,'" Wershe said.

DETROIT Richard White Boy Rick Wershe Jr. is now set to be released from a Florida halfway house July 20. Wershe was originally scheduled to be released from a Florida prison on April 20, 2021. Related: 'White Boy' Rick Wershe Jr. denied clemency in FloridaWershe is being housed at the Transition House in Kissimmee, Fla. after spending nearly three decades behind bars in Michigan as a nonviolent drug offender. Complete Coverage: White Boy RickWhy does Wershe owe time in Florida? If you don't take this plea, we are going to arrest your mom and your sister,'" Wershe said.

The Local 4 Defenders take us inside the story of "White Boy" Rick Wershe. This special offers a rare insight into Wershe's fight for freedom and a look at what's next in his case. Watch it right here (above) on ClickOnDetroit.

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