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I find this particularly interesting
No mention about Obama claiming in 2008 that Kilpatrick was a "great mayor" "doing an outstanding job".
No mention of his association to convicted felon, former Detroit councilwoman and batshit crazy wife of John Conyers, Monica.
No mention he is the son of former 12 year Michigan Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and convicted tax evader, Carolyn's hubby Bernard.
Yet in all of this, the article saw fit to mention the Republican governor appointed emergency manager, who has absolutely nothing to do with Kwame, his time in office or his problems.
Probably just an oversight.
Once seen as a rising star and a great hope for the city of Detroit, former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will spend 28 years in federal prison.
DETROIT - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for corruption, the apparent last step after a series of scandals destroyed his political career and helped steer a crisis-laden city even deeper into trouble.
Kilpatrick, who served as mayor from 2002 until fall 2008, fattened his bank account by tens of thousands of dollars, traveled the country in private planes and even strong-armed his campaign fundraiser for stacks of cash hidden in her bra, according to evidence at trial.
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Agents who pored over bank accounts and credit cards said Kilpatrick spent $840,000 beyond his salary during his time as mayor. Defense attorneys tried to portray the money as generous gifts from political supporters who opened their wallets for birthdays or holidays
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Kilpatrick, a Democrat, quit office in 2008 in a different scandal that was extraordinary at the time but seems smaller compared with the sweeping federal probe that has led to the convictions of more than 30 people. Sexually explicit text messages revealed that Kilpatrick had lied during a trial to cover up an affair with his top aide, Christine Beatty, and to hide the reasons for demoting or firing police officers who suspected wrongdoing at city hall.
DETROIT - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for corruption, the apparent last step after a series of scandals destroyed his political career and helped steer a crisis-laden city even deeper into trouble.
Kilpatrick, who served as mayor from 2002 until fall 2008, fattened his bank account by tens of thousands of dollars, traveled the country in private planes and even strong-armed his campaign fundraiser for stacks of cash hidden in her bra, according to evidence at trial.
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Agents who pored over bank accounts and credit cards said Kilpatrick spent $840,000 beyond his salary during his time as mayor. Defense attorneys tried to portray the money as generous gifts from political supporters who opened their wallets for birthdays or holidays
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Kilpatrick, a Democrat, quit office in 2008 in a different scandal that was extraordinary at the time but seems smaller compared with the sweeping federal probe that has led to the convictions of more than 30 people. Sexually explicit text messages revealed that Kilpatrick had lied during a trial to cover up an affair with his top aide, Christine Beatty, and to hide the reasons for demoting or firing police officers who suspected wrongdoing at city hall.
Detroit voters soon will elect a third mayor since Kilpatrick's departure, although the city is under the control of an emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, for at least another year. Orr, with the blessing of Michigan's governor, took Detroit into bankruptcy in July, saying there was no other way to solve $18 billion in long-term debt. The case is pending.
No mention of his association to convicted felon, former Detroit councilwoman and batshit crazy wife of John Conyers, Monica.
No mention he is the son of former 12 year Michigan Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and convicted tax evader, Carolyn's hubby Bernard.
Yet in all of this, the article saw fit to mention the Republican governor appointed emergency manager, who has absolutely nothing to do with Kwame, his time in office or his problems.
Probably just an oversight.
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