Did police go too far by shoving Fox 2 reporter M.L. Elrick?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter was trying to interview Councilman George Cushingberry outside of a public meeting when two cops grabbed Elrick.
Coup de le Détroit! EM opponents gain control of Detroit City Council
Today’s election is a clear signal that council is digging in for a fight against the emergency manager’s authority and the bankruptcy proceedings – promises made on the campaign trail.
Charles Pugh received nude video of high school senior for $160
The Detroit City Council president also pledged to “help you a lot” in college for more videos.
Ex-Council President Pugh offered $100 for nude videos of teen boy
“So if you ever need extra cash,” Pugh texted, “keep that in mind.”
Live blog: Detroit council debates state’s Belle Isle plan
Today is the council’s deadline to offer an alternative, which must save the city at least $4 million a year in maintenance costs.
Pugh won’t cooperate with police over relationship with teen
But the former council president was quick to deny sexual abuse allegations to a reporter last month.
Council slams private deal to turn Belle Isle into state park
“How dare someone come into this city and take away the most treasured jewel of our citizens,” Councilwoman Joann Watson steamed.
Council President Charles Pugh resigns after landing new job
“I needed some time to recover from this situation that hit me like a tsunami,” Pugh told the Free Press.
Kwame Kenyatta hits road for watchdog job in Mississippi
The former Detroit City councilman resigned in protest of the emergency manager in June.
Big council changes: Jenkins is president; Cockrel may resign
Ken Cockrel Jr. may become the fourth councilman to resign in the past two months.