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Detroit council's Conyers snarled in bribes probe

Jun. 16, 2009
Detroit City Council member Monica Conyers is seeking Baptist pastors' support as she runs for re-election amid a bribery scandal. A person told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Conyers is "Council Member A" listed in a court document as receiving more...
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DETROIT, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- A waste hauling executive who pleaded guilty to bribing Detroit officials has named former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father in the case, sources say.

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DETROIT, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Incoming Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers says she's got nothing to fear from an ongoing federal investigation of city contracting payoffs.
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Judge: Detroit mayor must join lawsuit

DETROIT, July 23 (UPI) -- A judge ruled Wednesday that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will have to sign on as a plaintiff in a lawsuit over attempts to toss him out of office.

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FBI conducts Detroit corruption probe

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DETROIT, June 17 (UPI) -- A lawyer for the City of Detroit says he will file a lawsuit aimed at derailing the city council's attempt to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa