In a drama that seems more befitting of a sitcom than a courtroom, Michigan resident Corey Harris has managed to both baffle and entertain the public, as well as the legal system. The latest episode of this unfolding saga involves driving to his own court appearance, despite the minor detail that he has never possessed a valid driver’s license in any of the 50 states.

Yes, you read that right. Not in Michigan, not in Montana, not even in Mississippi. Judge Cedric Simpson, the bemused adjudicator overseeing this surreal spectacle, confirmed on record that Harris has never held a valid driver’s license at any point in his life (nypost, fox).

Adding to the absurdity, Harris' decision to drive to court was conveniently attributed to a "clerical error." While it's unclear how a clerical error could compel someone to drive without a license, Harris' lawyer, Dionne Webster-Cox, has assured the court that he is taking steps to correct this oversight. According to her, Harris has paid his reinstatement fee and is diligently working to resolve the issue, despite the rather significant detail that he's never actually had a license to reinstate (nypost, fox).

Judge Simpson, not one to mask his frustration, admonished Harris for what he described as misleading behavior. When Harris explained to a Pittsfield Township police officer that he wasn't a legal driver—twice, no less—it seemed to vaguely confirm the officer's initial belief, though it clearly did not dissuade Harris from getting behind the wheel (nypost).

For those keeping score at home, Harris had an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license. This, as one might guess, is only slightly more difficult than warranting for driving without any license at all. The drama escalated on May 15, when Harris' courtroom sojourn went viral online, transforming him from a small-time traffic violator into a minor internet celebrity (nypost, fox).

Interestingly, Harris' state ID was renewed in December 2023, which, for reasons that remain as murky as his logic, hindered his ability to obtain a driver’s license. While this plot twist might lead to endless debate amongst legal scholars and late-night talk show hosts, it’s clear that paperwork may not be the man's strongest suit (nypost, fox).

As the saga continues, Harris finds himself waiting for the Allen Park police to pick him up. If they decide to hit the snooze button on this particular arrest warrant, he will be released on a $500 bond by Thursday. This part of the story might sound like a get-out-of-jail-free card, but it's more of a stay-out-of-jail-a-little-longer card (nypost).

Until then, Harris is perhaps contemplating his next vehicular adventure, one that, hopefully, won’t involve driving to his own arrest hearing. In a world where traffic laws intersect with clerical errors, one thing is certain: Corey Harris’ legal drama is far from over, and the next episode promises to be just as grippingly absurd as the last.