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September 4, 2002

WARREN LUPEL
312.845.2568
 wlupel@krw.com



Michigan Parole Board
P. O. Box 3003
Lansing, Michigan 48909 Attention: Executive Secretary

Re: William J. Hetherington #186155

Dear Sir or Madam:

I note on the web page related of the Michigan Parole Board on the
michigan.gov/corrections area under "Process" is indicated that all prisoners
must see a
three member
panel. Since William Hetherington has received two or three votes in
favor of parole, we wonder if you could explain the "process" under which he remains in
custody notwithstanding a favorable vote to his release.

Your attention to this matter would be appreciated.

Yours very truly,

Warren Lupel


WL:mc

cc: Mr. William Hetherington