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Warden at Huron Valley women’s prison goes on ‘personal leave’ amid controversy over deaths
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Lauren Kostiuk, Jenny Sherman , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Michigan Department of Corrections has confirmed the warden's leave.
A development has occurred at the state's only women's prison, located in Huron Valley. The warden, Jeremy Howard, has taken a temporary personal leave. This move comes amid controversy surrounding inmate deaths at the facility.
The Michigan Department of Corrections has confirmed the warden's leave. Spokesman Lucas Verran shared this information with Local 4 on Wednesday. Further details about the situation are available from the source, including any additional information about the circumstances surrounding the warden's leave and the controversies at the prison.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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