Michigan lawmakers to discuss overcrowding, safety issues at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center

On Wednesday, Michigan lawmakers are meeting to discuss the overcrowding and safety at a local youth detention center. The Senate Subcommittee hearing comes amid calls for action at the local level, and after months of our 7 investigators reporting on the problems. The Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center was again in the spotlight just days ago when seven employees were suspended after the alleged physical and sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, referred to the situation as “untenable,” calling for a Public Health State of Emergency to fix things. “Extraordinary action has become necessary," Evans said.