Convictions on charges of witness intimidation and extortion on April 3rd will keep Nicole Beverly's ex-husband behind bars, for now. Kevin Beverly abused Nicole for a period of years, and even while behind bars, allegedly tried to hire people to kill the Ypsilanti Township woman and the two children they share. sentencing on the latest two convictions has been scheduled for May and it could keep Kevin Beverly jailed for up to 20 years. Hear Nicole's reaction to the convictions, how her children are responding and why she is more determined than ever to win greater protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
RESOURCES:
Jury convicts Washtenaw County man of threatening ex-wife over court testimony
Victim of domestic violence shares emotional story with high school students
Convicted stalker Kevin Beverly to stand trial on extortion charge
Stalker ex-husband stays in prison for now
Prisoner plotted to slowly kill children in front of ex-wife, witness says
Abuse survivor plans to escape Michigan, a state where the law won't protect her
Bills proposed to protect Michigan domestic violence victims
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Safehouse Center in Washtenaw County -24-hour help line: 734-995-5444
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