Detroit employees, others illegally get unemployment perks
An auditor general’s report paints a picture of more corruption at city hall.
7 Detroit building inspectors charged with accepting bribes
“They perpetuated a culture of corruption in Detroit that put the health and safety of families at risk,” the AG said today.
Kwame from jail: ‘I am not guilty of any of these charges’
“The trial was not about these stated criminal counts, but something far more sinister,” Kilpatrick said.
Full-page parody ad: ‘Everything must go!’ Detroit up for sale
Provocateur also slipped oversized, neon green sales tags around the necks of downtown statues.
Feds: Ex-finance chief at Detroit Public Library charged for taking $1.4 million in bribes
“The bribery scheme alleged in the indictment represents a betrayal of the honest employees who have dedicated themselves to serving the Detroit Public Library and its patrons,” U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said.
Ex-Pontiac City Councilman convicted of bribery in latest Metro Detroit corruption case
Former longterm Pontiac City Councilman Everett Seay faces nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery in federal court Tuesday.
Jury struggles to find verdict in corruption trial for ex-Mayor Kilpatrick – but what’s that mean?
Eight days of deliberation are relatively uncommon, but they happen. In 2003, jurors took four months and still couldn’t reach verdicts on 27 counts against police accused of planting evidence and assaulting suspects.
Former DMC CEO Arthur Porter charged with corruption, fraud against Canadian government
Quebec corruption officials confirmed to us that the government issued arrest warrants today against Porter, who headed DMC between 1999 and 2003 and now lives in the Bahamas.
New low for Kilpatrick defense team: Lawyer shoves Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, challenges him to fight
“You wanna go right now?” the lawyer asked, pointing his finger at the much-taller, unfazed reporter. “You wanna challenge me? You piece of garbage.”
Investor website ranks Detroit among the worst-managed cities in country. Any surprise?
Detroit is called out for its ineffective government and crumbling economy.