Josh Berry

1 day ago | fox17online.com | Josh Berry

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Corey Penn has been advocating for answers in the shooting death of his son, Amillier Penn. After almost a year of waiting, he is seeing progress in the pursuit of justice. In a conversation with Fox 17, Corey Penn shared his unwavering faith that justice for his son would come. "We already know, we just didn't know when," he said, emphasizing his belief that the truth would ultimately prevail.

2 days ago | fox17online.com | Josh Berry

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — As the weather warms up and beachgoers flock to the West Michigan lakeshore, it's important to remember the risks associated with open water. Fox 17 spoke with Grand Haven Public Safety to learn what beachgoers should know before heading out. While many people have waited until the middle of May, April 1 marks the start of preparations at Grand Haven beaches. "We get the life rings back out here and really start preparing," said Captain Lee Adams.

6 days ago | fox17online.com | Josh Berry

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In our ongoing coverage of the trial, we spoke with legal and law enforcement expert Lew Langham, who offered insights into the complexities of the case and the possibility of a new trial. Langham noted that it is likely Chris Becker will refile charges, but he emphasized that the elements of the case may differ in the future.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Josh Berry

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The jury in the high-profile trial of Christopher Schurr, spent the entire day Wednesday without updates, raising questions about their deliberations. This situation is particularly notable given that on Tuesday, after only ten hours of deliberation, the jury informed the judge they were unable to reach a verdict. Legal experts are analyzing the implications of this extended silence.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Josh Berry

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Defendants typically do not take the stand in general cases; however, they often do in self-defense cases like the one currently unfolding. Cooley Law School Professor Emeritus and former Michigan State Police Detective Lew Langham joined us to provide insight into the trial, particularly focusing on Schurr's decision to testify and share his side of the story. Langham noted, "He accomplished that goal very well. I didn't see any issues with his testimony.