Deaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign

A third death in less than a month at Michigan’s only women’s prison is prompting calls for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene and for Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to resign.

By: Janelle D. James

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 1,314

Last Updated: 2 days, 15 hours ago

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Ashley Hoath, 36, died Saturday at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
It’s the third death within a month at the Ypsilanti facility
The deaths have intensified scrutiny of the prison, with families, advocates and lawmakers raising concerns about medical care

Federal and state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene at Michigan’s only women’s prison after a third inmate in less than a month died Saturday, intensifying scrutiny …

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