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Detroit Mayor Investigation Archive

May, 2008

05/01

Report To City Council Delayed Until Monday
Attorney Bill Goodman briefing of Detroit City Council on the new information in the Mayor's Scandal develops has been pushed back until Monday.

INSIDE: Anu Prakash reports

Worthy: Witnesses Will Authenticate Texts
The prosecutor who filed perjury and other charges against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former top aide said witnesses can authenticate text messages between them that appear to show they lied about an intimate relationship and firing a police officer.

Mayor's Lawyers Question Worthy's Case
During a press conference this afternoon Mayor Kilpatrick's newest attorney Jim Parkman questioned the strength of the Prosecution's case, calling an interview with Kym Worthy appearing in today's Free Press a "plea for help." INSIDE: See the press conference

UPDATE: Prosecutor Kym Worthy response inside

WXYZ Interviews Mayor Kilpatrick
While his lawyers were questioning the strength of the case against him, Mayor Kilpatrick was out promoting his stimulus plan. INSIDE: The interview with the mayor

05/04

Council Receives Key Scandal Report Today
Detroit City Council will receive a report Monday on the sex-text scandal that might detail how Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick could be removed from office. INSIDE: Watch Action News report

05/05

Report: Hendrix Calls for Mayor Resignation
WWJ Newsradio 950 is reporting that former Detroit mayoral candidate Freman Hendrix is calling on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to resign.

Council Talks Mayor Behind Closed Doors
Detroit City Council has gone behind closed doors to discuss next steps in its investigation of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. INSIDE: Watch Action News coverage

05/06

UPDATE: Watch Mayor Kilpatrick's TV Show
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has officially added "talk show host" to his duties. INSIDE: Watch the first episode of Kilpatrick's new cable show

Council Weighing Mayor Options
The Detroit City Council has taken another step toward possibly removing embattled Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office by directing its outside attorney to craft resolution language that could include forfeiture of office proceedings. INSIDE: Watch Action News update

05/07

Lawyers in Mayor Case Fight Over Documents
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Wednesday accused lawyers for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his ex-top aide of attempting to delay their pending criminal case. INSIDE: Prosecutor Kym Worth swings back - read her statement

Bill That Could Hit Kilpatrick Moves Forward
A Michigan Senate panel has passed legislation requiring legal defense funds set up for politicians to report finances to the state.

05/08

Wilson: New Link Between Mayor & Judge
While prosecutors prepare for another hearing about who will hear Mayor Kilpatrick's criminal case, the Chief Action News Investigator Steve Wlson has uncovered a new link between the mayor and the judge currently assigned to the case. INSIDE: Steve Wilson reports

05/09

Mayor's Lawyer: 'This is Going to the Wire'
In an interview scheduled to air Sunday on WXYZ, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney Jim Parkman tells Chuck Stokes there is no chance of a plea bargain in the case. INSIDE: Watch clips of interview

05/12

Council Moves to Oust Mayor Kilpatrick
UPDATED:  Two of the most visible members of Detroit City Council are talking about Tuesday's historic vote that launched the process that could removes Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office. INSIDE: Watch Action News coverage

05/13

UPDATE: Mayor Hearing Pushed to September
UPDATE: A judge has pushed back the date of a preliminary examination for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff to Sept. 22 to give defense lawyers more time to prepare. INSIDE: Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is not pleased with ruling

Conyers: Why I Voted No on Mayor Actions
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers tells WXYZ she voted against resolutios to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick because budget concerns and interference from Lansing. INSIDE: Watch the interview

Mayor's Lawyer Lashes Out at City Council
One of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lawyers lashed out at City Council Tuesday afternoon after members voted to start the process of ousting the mayor from office. INSIDE: Watch Daniel Webb's press conference

Watson Reveals Conversations with Mayor
Detroit City Councilwoman JoAnne Watson revealed to reporters conversations she's had with Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in which she's urged him to resign. INSIDE: Watch interview with Watson

Mayor Goes About Business As Usual
As city council moved forward with measures that could removed him from office, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was promoting his economic agenda. INSIDE: Cheryl Chodun reports

City Reacts To Council Mayor Vote
Detroiters are reacting to the city council's vote to start the proceedings to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office. INSIDE: Tom Wait reports

05/14

Gary Brown To Run For City Council
One of the former Detroit Police officers at the center of the whistle blower scandal says he wants his next job to be on the Detroit City Council. INSIDE: Watch Action News coverage

Council Reacts To Historic Mayor Vote
A day after voting to start the process that could remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, more members of Detroit City Council are talking about the historic vote. INSIDE: Val Clark reports

05/16

Karmanos Says Mayor Should Not Resign
The Detroit Free Press reports that Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos Jr. says Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should not resign.



Details of Charges Against Mayor, Beatty
A look at the criminal charges brought Monday against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty as well as the maximum penalties.

Mayor, Beatty Booking Photos
WXYZ.com has obtained the booking photos for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff Christine Beatty.

Kilpatrick's State of the City Address
In his State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick spoke of a city that has made "tremendous progress." His speech was most notable for an unscripted tirade in its final minutes.

Mayor & Beatty Charged: Click here for full coverage

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