Ralph Musilli dead at 77

Ralph Musillie Died On February 23, 2021

“The longtime attorney for notorious Detroit drug convict Richard WersheJr.has died. Ralph Musilli, who was at Wershe’s side for many years as the man known as “White Boy Rick” sought his freedom from a lengthy prison stay, died Tuesday, according to other supporters of Wershe and John F. Brennan, Musilli’s partner at the St. Clair Shores firm Musilli Brennan Associates. He was 77.” ¹

“Vince Wade, a former Detroit TV investigative reporter who wrote the book “Prisoner of War: The Story of White Boy Rick and the War on Drugs,” said Musilli was committed to getting justice for Wershe. “Ralph worked hard for Rick Wershe, plugging away at his appeals when others would have given up. He never gave up on Rick,” Wade said Wednesday. “His advocacy for Wershe — a drug case lifer — was fascinating considering Ralph’s very conservative personal politics. Ralph was generous with his time when I was writing my book about Rick.” ” ²

1. The Detroit News, Oralandar Brand-Williams, February 24, 2021 – Richard Wershe Jr.’s longtime lawyer, Ralph Musilli, dies at 77 (PDF)
2. The Detroit News, Oralandar Brand-Williams, February 24, 2021 – Richard Wershe Jr.’s longtime lawyer, Ralph Musilli, dies at 77(PDF)