Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

Genesee County judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in store parking lot - The Midwesterner

A Genesee County judge is trying a new form of ex-spongement—sentencing Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot this spring. In an effort to deter theft at the Grand Blanc Township store and reward law-abiding shoppers, Judge Jeffrey Clothier began ordering “Walmart wash” sentences this week for misdemeanor shoplifting, The Associated Press reports. […]

Michigan judge using car washes to clean up act of Walmart shoplifters

Judge Jeffrey Clothier in Michigan is offering shoplifters an alternative punishment of washing cars instead of imposing jail time or heavy fines. The initiative aims to deter theft while helping Walmart stay in business and maintain low prices. The car wash sentences are part of community service and will be carried out at a Michigan Walmart. Clothier estimates over 75 people will serve their sentences this spring. Full Story A Michigan judge i…

Michigan judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in store parking lot

A Michigan judge is making sure Walmart shoplifters don't leave empty-handed, loading them up with sponges and a hose so that they can wash cars in a store parking lot. Judge Jeffrey Clothier is ordering the unusual "Walmart wash" sentences for misdemeanor thieves who were caught at the store in the Grand Blanc Township, 50 miles north of Detroit, reports AP News. — Read the rest The post Michigan judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in…

Judge sentences shoplifters to wash customer's cars in a Walmart parking lot

A judge employed a new approach to rehabilitating shoplifters: sentencing them to washing cars in a parking lot of the store they stole from.

Judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in store parking lot

A Michigan judge sentenced shoplifters to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot.