Jim Schaefer

Reporter, Detroit Free Press

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The Mayor of Detroit,  Kwame Kilpatrick , faces felony charges, including misconduct in office.  He was free on his own recognizance until last week, when Wayne County officials…

Detroit Mayor Ordered To Jail

The Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick , faces felony charges, including misconduct in office.  He was free on his own recognizance until last week, when Wayne County officials…

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Kwame Kilpatrick  is the first Mayor of Detroit charged with felony crimes while in office.  He and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, were indicted this morning for perjury,…

Detroit Mayor Indicted on Felony Charges

Kwame Kilpatrick is the first Mayor of Detroit charged with felony crimes while in office.  He and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, were indicted this morning for perjury,…

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