Michigan Department of Corrections
09/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2026 19:43
A public hearing to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Jerome Borthwell, #329325
The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Jerome Borthwell, #329325. The hearing will be conducted via video using Microsoft Teams.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than October 16, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here.
Jerome Borthwell was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated, and to a term of 20 years to 30 years for the crime of Murder 2nd Degree. Jerome Borthwell was sentenced on June 13, 2002, out of Wayne County.
Colin Riehl, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceedings are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than October 16, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here.
Jerome Borthwell was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree-Premeditated, and to a term of 20 years to 30 years for the crime of Murder 2nd Degree. Jerome Borthwell was sentenced on June 13, 2002, out of Wayne County.
Colin Riehl, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceedings are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
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