‘Running out of time’: Family demands medical transfer for Huron Valley prisoner over health concerns
The motion claims Clark suffers from a documented mold allergy, ongoing fungal infections, respiratory problems, and hearing loss
Brandon Carr, Digital Content Producer
Published: July 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – A Michigan prisoner is asking a judge to order her transfer from the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, arguing that remaining at the state prison is putting her health at greater risk
An attorney for Crystal Clark filed an emergency motion on Tuesday (July 7) requesting that she be moved to a secure medical facility, alleging she is not receiving the care she needs while incarcerated
The motion claims Clark suffers from a documented mold allergy, ongoing fungal infections, respiratory problems, and hearing loss
Clark’s attorney said her condition has continued to worsen while she remains housed at Huron Valley
The request comes as scrutiny grows over conditions at the prison, where four incarcerated women have died since mid-May
Clark’s attorney said her case is not connected to those deaths but argued the recent fatalities make her request more urgent
“Crystal’s condition is getting worse,” Clark’s attorney, Shiraz Khan, said at a news conference. “Every day she’s in that same facility where she’s not getting the treatment that she needs.”
Clark’s family said they fear they are running out of time and have watched her health decline for years
They said they believe she needs to be transferred before her condition worsens further
“No matter what crime someone commits, they should still have access to proper medical care, safe living conditions, and they should be treated and respected as a human being,” said Clark’s son Larry Evans. “We cannot say that has been done at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.”
Advocates also released photos they say show the progression of Clark’s condition, claiming a fungal infection has spread significantly over the past year
They further alleged prison staff failed to provide appropriate medical care as recently as Tuesday, though those claims have not been independently verified
The Michigan Department of Corrections has previously said it provides medically necessary care to people in its custody and has disputed broader allegations about conditions inside the facility
A judge has not yet ruled on Clark’s emergency motion
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