An open letter to State Governors & Legislatures (Mich. only)

Urgent Appeal Regarding Unaddressed Hate Crimes, Stalking, and Harassment

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I am writing to you today to seek your immediate attention to a serious and ongoing matter of hate crimes, stalking, and harassment in Kent County, Michigan. My sister and her family are in imminent danger, and their safety is being compromised due to their status as an LGBTQIA+ family in a rural community. Despite multiple reports and recommendations from local law enforcement, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker has refused to file hate crime charges. Furthermore, a personal protection order issued to the family is being continually ignored by the perpetrators, the Claypools, with no legal consequences. This lack of action has created a situation where this family is left vulnerable and without protection. My family has compiled a comprehensive body of evidence, including [briefly list the types of evidence, including video and audio footage, multiple police reports and more. This documentation shows a clear pattern of targeted harassment and repeated violations of the protection order. I am formally requesting that your office investigate this case, review the documentation, and intervene to ensure that the rule of law is applied fairly and that this family is protected. This situation is a grave example of how personal and systemic biases can leave vulnerable citizens without the protection they are entitled to under the law. We are prepared to provide all of the documentation and hours of video footage to a member of your team at your convenience. Please contact to discuss how I can submit this evidence for your review. In the mean time please review this article for a comprehensive view of the case. https://clutchjustice.com/2025/08/01/power-privilege-and-a-protection-order-that-means-nothing-how-the-claypools-are-stalking-their-neighbors-with-state-sanctioned-impunity/ Thank you for your time and for your commitment to justice.

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