What was Kwame Kilpatrick found guilty of?
Is Detroit’s ex-mayor still in Detroit?
Kwame Kilpatrick is Detroit’s ex-mayor was found guilty on 24 counts including racketeering and mail fraud. He was transferred to a different prison this week.
Kilpatrick had been requesting to be transferred to Texas to be closer to his family. Instead of being transferred to Texas, Kilpatrick has been moved to a medium-security prison in Oklahoma.
Detroit’s Golden Boy to Serve 28 Years in Prison
The man who has started out as Detroit’s golden boy was sentenced to 28 years in prison for public corruption crimes. On January 14, 2014, Kilpatrick said goodbye to the state of Michigan when he was transferred to Oklahoma City while his request to be near his family was being considered.
Kwame Kilpatrick’s Request to Be Near His Family Denied
Kilpatrick did not receive any special treatment and his request was denied. According to the Detroit Free Press,
“Prison officials would not say why Kilpatrick’s request was denied, but noted there are several reasons why such requests are turned down, including overcrowding at the location of their choice or a security issue.”
With 28 years left to serve, Kilpatrick has plenty of time to put in another request to be moved to Texas. However, he will not be able to put in another request for another year.
Would you like to know more about the Kwame Kilpatrick trial? Check out the articles below.
- The History Behind the Kwame Kilpatrick Saga
Kilpatrick went from being the All-American Detroit put their hopes in, to one of the most hated men in Detroit. This article shares with you what happened. - Kwame Kilpatrick Found Guilty on 24 Counts
With the trial was a 5 month affair, the government threw everything they had at Kilpatrick. In this article you’ll find how the government took down Kilpatrick.
Summary
The Kwame Kilpatrick trial hit close to home for many Detroiter. Kilpatrick has now officially left the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan, not likely to return.
What do you think? Did Kilpatrick’s crimes fit the punishment? Please let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.
