Our 7 favorite Motor City Muckraker Moments of 2013
This year’s goal was to hold public officials accountable and shed light on underserved neighborhoods.
Man mocked by Grosse Pointe cops is suspect in Detroit home invasion
Michael Scipio made national news after we revealed videos that showed police mocking him.
‘Operation Mistletoe:’ Police hope to net 100+ arrests in Detroit raid
It was Detroit’s third large raid since an east-side sweep on Nov. 15.
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.”
Detroit police officer injured in car crash on Woodward
The extent of the injuries aren’t yet known.
Detroit police try to broker peaceful resolution between rivaling rappers
Fans continue to threaten each other with violence.
5 Grosse Pointe Park cops suspended in wake of video scandal
But Grosse Pointe Park police won’t divulge the lengths of the suspensions.
Grosse Pointe officer admits to taking humiliating videos of mentally ill man
Grosse Pointe Park officials also are taking preventive measures to avoid a similar scandal.
‘We’re all family,’ says victim of humiliating videos by Grosse Pointe cops
“People in their hearts, they’re hurt,” Grosse Pointe Park spokesman Greg Bowens said of the videos.
Piecing together the mystery of Renisha McBride’s final hours
The 54-year-old shooter told police he “accidentally” shot McBride, who is 5 foot 4, in the face with a shotgun because he thought she was an intruder.