DETROIT, May 31 (UPI) -- Newspapers may have access to key communications between Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and former chief of staff Christine Beatty, a Michigan judge has ruled.

DETROIT, Minn., April 29 (UPI) -- A judge ordered the release Tuesday of steamy text messages between Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff.

DETROIT, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Michigan Supreme Court began hearing arguments this week regarding Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's involvement in police whistle-blower lawsuits.

DETROIT, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Detroit officials reportedly agreed to settle a lawsuit for $8.4 million to avoid the release of text messages between the mayor and his top aide.