UPDATED: An attorney who won an $8.4 million whistleblowers' lawsuit against the city gave a newspaper explosive text messages involving Detroit's then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick with the expectation the paper would print them.

UPDATED: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was ordered to take the stand during his restitution hearing in Wayne County Circuit Court. Judge David Groner asked several specific and personal questions regarding his finances related to his restitution obligation. Watch Video

UPDATED: Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office has filed a motion asking for information about Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's finances. INSIDE: What She's Looking For Watch Video

Five of the attorneys who put together the $8.4 Million police whistleblower settlement that touched off the text message scandal in Detroit have been charged with professional misconduct.
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Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has asked for a break on his payments toward $1 million in restitution for the text message scandal.

UPDATED: Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick wasted little time in leaving Detroit for his new home, but apparently didn’t travel to Dallas in the high-style he enjoyed last month when he went there for his initial job interview.
INSIDE: Steve Wilson uncovers new details Watch Video  |   Order Transfering Kilpatrick Probation (188.0KB)

UPDATED: A judge has ruled that 1400 text messages, kept under seal in the criminal trial of Christine Beatty, should be released.

Compuware chairman Peter Karmanos is defending the decision to hire former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to work at one of his company's subsidiaries. Watch Video

Attorneys for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick have filed an emergency motion on behalf of their client.

UPDATED: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has left the state for a job interview in Texas.  It is believed he is joining his family in Texas.
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A charging document in the case of James Rosendall Jr. and credit card receipts seem to show a connection between former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the Synagro scandal.
INSIDE: Watch Investigative Reporter Heather Catallo's Report Watch Video  |   Kilpatrick's September 2003 Hotel Receipt (94.2KB)

Action News is learning more about Christine Beatty's new life behind bars.

INSIDE: Cheryl Chodon reports on Beatty's first night in jail; also, what jail life will be like Watch Video

Christine Beatty's supporters were in court for her sentencing hearing, including her pastor and his wife. INSIDE: Supporters speak out Watch Video

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy held a news conference following Tuesday's sentencing of Christine Beatty.

INSIDE: Watch entire news conference Watch Video

Ex-Kwame Kilpatrick aide Christine Beatty has been sentenced for her role in the text messaging scandal that rocked the city for almost a year.
INSIDE: Watch entire sentencing Watch Video

Records released from the Wayne County Sheriff’s office show just how drastically former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s life has changed since beginning his 120-day jail sentence.

After an emotional day in court, Christine Beatty addressed the media for the first time since the text message scandal broke. Beatty accepted a plea deal Monday afternoon that required her to plead guilty to two felony counts. She will also spend time in jail and pay $100,000 in restitution. INSIDE: Beatty Makes Public Apology Watch Video

4 new pages of text messages between Christine Beatty and Kwame Kilpatrick have just been released. 

INSIDE:  Read the texts  |   New Texts Released (362.0KB)

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick received his first visitors at the Wayne County Jail this morning. His wife, Carlita; his mother, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick; and his sister, Ayanna, arrived at the jail for their visits with Kilpatrick.

INSIDE: Details on the visit

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Kwame Kilpatrick's sentencing day began with he and wife Carlita wearing relaxed and confident smiles. It ended with Kilpatrick wearing a used green jumpsuit with "Wayne County Jail" stenciled in the back. In between, it was a remarkable day in Detroit's political history.

INSIDE: Diana Lewis and Stephen Clark recap the court proceedings Watch Video

A new mug shot of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was released just before he was locked up at the Wayne County Jail

The father of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick told Action News and other reporters that he feels his son was "railroaded."

INSIDE: Kilpatrick's father comments on his son's sentencing Watch Video

We're getting a rare look inside the Manoogian Mansion which has been home to several Detroit mayors, including former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

INSIDE: See the plush surroundings where the Kilpatrick's lived Watch Video

Surrounded by his family and friends, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 120 days in jail. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner also ruled that Kilpatrick will not be eligible for an early release.

INSIDE: Watch clip of sentencing

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If you don't want to read 600+ pages of newly released text messages between Christine Beatty and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, we've pulled out a few excerpts for you.

UPDATED: More text messages between Christine Beatty and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick have been released to the media. 

INSIDE: Watch Christy McDonald's report and read the newly released text messages
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UPDATED: You may have missed your chance to buy the cherry red Navigator made infamous by former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick but it’s not too late to pick up his Florida vacation home at a fire sale price—it’s just been reduced again.

Ken Cockrel, Jr. may have taken reins as Interim Mayor on Friday, but things really got down to business today.  INSIDE: Details on the day Watch Video

With Kwame Kilpatrick awaiting the start of his jail term, our Chief Investigative Reporter Steve Wilson has new details on the former mayor's finances.

INSIDE: Steve Wilson reports on how Kilpatrick could support his family AND pay off his expensive lawyers while being unemployed

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A judge has set January 5 as the date for the beginning of Christine Beatty's perjury trial. 

INSIDE: Details from court Watch Video

Ken Cockrel, Jr. is now Mayor of Detroit. The former City Council President took the reins of the city at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning. He was sworn in during a public ceremony this morning.  INSIDE: See the ceremony Watch Video

On his last day as Detroit's top leader, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick issued his final statement. The mayor's official resignation goes into effect tonight at midnight. INSIDE: Mayor Kilpatrick's Statement Watch Video

With just hours left until she officially takes over Detroit City Council, Monica Conyers spoke with reporters about her plans for moving the city forward. Watch Video

In a major shakeup at the Detroit Police Department, dozens of officers have been transferred to other units within the department.

Incoming Interim Mayor Ken Cockrel, Jr. Held a press conference where he announced his choice for Detroit Police Chief. INSIDE: Watch Cockrel's News Conference
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On what is expected to be his last day at the Manoogian Mansion, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is going about normal life.

The Detroit City Council has unanimously approved a special election to fill out the rest of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's term. INSIDE: Hear the Rules and Terms of the Election Watch Video

The legal drama surrounding Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is continuing to swirl as he sits down with lawyers for Detroit's newspapers to give a deposition in their lawsuit against the city. INSIDE: Kimberly Craig Reports on the Mayor's Scandal Watch Video

Christine Beatty has turned down a plea deal, and will head to trial to face perjury charges. Watch Video

UPDATED: Movers have begun the process of removing the possessions of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his family from the Manoogian Mansion. Action News cameras later spotted the moving van at a storage facility in Oakland County. Watch Video

Rumors are swirling around town this morning that Kwame Kilpatrick and his family are looking to leave his beloved Detroit and make a move to the suburbs.

INSIDE: Heather Catallo checked it out  Watch Video

Action News has been trying to track down a persistent rumor that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is buying a 5500-square-foot home in Grosse Pointe Shores listed for $1.5 million.

Former City of Detroit Auditor General Joe Harris says he has been offered a job in the new Cockrel administration. 


INSIDE: Details on Cockrel's meeting with Governor Granholm

Detroit Council President Ken Cockrel said he will run for Detroit mayor in the special election to replace mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who leaves office Sept. 19.

The City of Detroit is required to hold a special election to replace Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who leaves office September 19.   INSIDE: Here from Ken Cockrel Jr. Watch Video

City Council returned from their summer recess to a number a pressing issues, but the most important thing on the ballot may be the resolution for Special Election.  INSIDE: The controversy surrounding the issue Watch Video

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his successor Ken Cockrel, Jr. are meeting to discuss the orderly transition of power in the city.  INSIDE:  What Cockrel had to say about the talks Watch Video

Channel 7 sat down with Detroit City Council Pro Tem Monica Conyers. In just a couple of weeks she will become Council President. The Big question is, why was she noticeably absent from the spotlight after the Mayor resigned? INSIDE: Val Clark has the Exclusive interview. Watch Video

Detroit's outgoing Mayor and his temporary successor are preparing for change and a transfer of power at City Hall. INSIDE: Leaders Tie up Loose Ends Watch Video

In the wake of his resignation, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's name will be taken off the water tower at the Detroit Zoo. INSIDE: Watch Video Report Watch Video