What’s been happening in Kwame’s corruption trial? Do you know who Daniel Edwards is and why he spent 7 hours being question by the defense? 4 Month Long Trial We have heard that the Kilpatrick trial would be lasting 4 months. That would be 4 months of testimonies and cross examinations about the corruption of…
Should a 14 year old be sentence to life without parole? Do you think that juveniles should be tried as adults? In June, the Supreme Court ruled that sentencing a juvenile to life in prison with no chance of parole is cruel and unusual punishment, violating the 8th Amendment. This ruling showcases that juveniles are…
What happened at Kilpatrick’s trial Tuesday? First, I have to say Go Tigers! One more game and we have a sweep. Tigers, you are doing Detroit proud. Have you been paying attention to the former mayor of Detroit’s trial? If not then today is a great day to start.
Who is Kwame Kilpatrick? With the trial on hold until Tuesday, today we look back at how the former mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, landed himself facing decades in prison. Kilpatrick was Detroit’s own success story. He grew up on the west side of Detroit and graduated from Cass Technical High School receiving a full…
As Jacob Trakhtenberg fought for custody of his children in an ugly divorce battle, allegations were made that Trakhtenberg sexually assaulted a relative that was 7 years old. It was not long after that, his ex-wife filed a civil suit claiming assault, battery and an intention to inflict emotional distress. While the jury ruled in…
Are you looking for the latest on Detroit’s former mayor? Whose testimony had Kwame sweating through his three piece suit? The women who knew Kwame Kilpatrick when he was in diapers, testified against him yesterday. Emma Bell, Kilpatrick’s political fundraiser, testified by detailing how she gave kickbacks.to the former mayor. In this emotional testimony, she…
Do you remember the helmet law getting passed in Michigan? Were you one to believe that the mortality rate would go up? Last April, Michigan passed a law that had allowed motorcyclists to leave their helmets in storage and feel the wind in their hair. This law has been under much scrutiny though because it…
Does someone really deserve a second chance? Well, in this case maybe a 9th chance. Brian Banks and his “bank on Banks” campaign is looking for your vote in this coming election. However, Banks is an 8 time convicted felon. His convictions range from credit card fraud and writing bad checks that happened between 1998…
Have you ever considered why good people do bad things? Oh, the tangled webs we can weave. Many white-collared crimes start with one small ethical mishap. However, that one small mishap can lead to something so much bigger. Why does this happen? Why do good people make bad choices?
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