John Barnes is an investigative reporter who led projects for the largest and most-read newspaper group in his home state of Michigan, MLive.com. John’s efforts have exposed state and federal wolf management failings;  highlighted juvenile-lifer injustices; uncovered predatory government lending that bankrupted family farms; and provoked a state crackdown after exposing widespread indifference and non-compliance with mandatory school safety drills, including against armed intruders.

Twitter: @JB_Barnes