If you’ve seen White Boy, the documentary on Rick Wershe Jr. — aka “White Boy Rick” — you may be wondering how he’s doing now.
The man formerly branded as a “drug kingpin” when he was only 17 years old was finally released from prison in 2020 after spending more than 30 years behind bars for a non-violent, juvenile drug offense.
We spoke to Andy Hale, a civil rights attorney who was on the legal team that helped free Rick and who now employs him at his Chicago law firm Hale & Monico.
“He’s doing great,” Hale, who served as an executive producer on White Boy, told MovieMaker. “If you met him right now — if he walked in and you sat down and the three of us had lunch — you would not think this is somebody that just spent 33 years in prison.”
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Hale explained that these days, Wershe is back in Detroit, where he grew up.
“He’s got such a big heart. He is working with an organization called Team Wellness. They focus on assisting people who have mental health and drug rehab issues. He’s very committed to giving back to the community, especially the neighborhood he grew up in, which is kind of a poor part of Detroit,” Hale said. “He’s involved in food fundraisers every Saturday. And he’s entertaining all kinds of different offers and, you know — a lot of people have reached out to him about business opportunities and things they want him to do, but I think he’s just taking his time and taking it all in.”
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I knew rick when i was coming up he would come over for dinner and play video games with me he was a cool person damn shame how the justice system did him. I happy that he's free and whish him the best.
So HAPPY FOR WHITE BOY RICK! HE WAS RAILROADED BY A CROCKED CORRUPT SYSTEM!
Yo Rick,. Glad your out bro,. Was far toooo fucking long. Anyhow I also got many stories from the West side of Cleveland that will probably interest you
. Between me run ng weed for along time from Florida to me my two brothers during the crack days,. Prison etc bro. We all finally made a change. Anyhow three white blonde head boys making it in the hood kind of relates. Bro if you know what I mean. Been keeping up with you for a while now ,,We got a little more luck tho then you. Anyhow bk let me know if you even see this. Again good luck with life either way. Steve
Every best wish to Rick and his family.
What an incredible story. My heart goes out to you and your family. You got so screwed, Rick. Peace