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Bernard Kilpatrick told WWJ he's waiting by the phone.
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Bernard Kilpatrick told WWJ he's waiting by the phone.
A man who admitted he gave kickbacks Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's dad won't go to prison.
Kwame Kilpatrick's father served time on a tax crime conviction tied to a City Hall corruption probe.
The father of ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been released from a federal prison in Texas to a Dallas-area halfway house following his tax crime conviction.
Taxpayers paid slightly more than $1 million for the legal defense of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father.
The money would go to the Detroit water department.
Prosecutors wanted him to spend two to three years behind bars, saying that he profited while his son was mayor.
The 72-year-old returns to court on Thursday, a week after Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
Sentencing has been delayed for the ex-Detroit on his public corruption conviction.
The decision clears the way for Kilpatrick's sentence for corruption on Sept. 3.
Detroiters will soon find out just how long their former mayor will remain behind bars ...
The Detroit Free Press is suing the federal government over its refusal to release the mugshots of the former mayor and two others.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his friend Bobby Ferguson are in federal prison, and the next question is how long they will spend behind bars.
Prosecutor Michael Bullotta argued Kilpatrick had a problem obeying orders and belonged behind bars. With his access to money, Kilpatrick is a flight risk, the prosecutor argued.
Bernard Kilpatrick broke down in tears as he hugged his son.
Many observers thought today would be the day for the verdict for the ex-mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick, his father Bernard Kilpatrick and contractor Bobby Ferguson.
Jurors on Tuesday entered the courtroom for the first time to ask a question during deliberations in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Jurors returned to work in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick -- but not for long.
"If Kwame Kilpatrick was white and his name was Kent Masters Kensington, he would not be on trial," said Daniel Ferguson -- Kilpatrick's brother-in-law and Bobby Ferguson's cousin.
The jury is returning to court Tuesday for their first full day of deliberations in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
After a five-month trial, jurors have the corruption case of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Things got headed following closing arguments Thursday in the Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial.
Bernard Kilpatrick wasn't an extortionist but a sharp-elbowed consultant who did legitimate work for people who wanted business with the city, his attorney said during final arguments.
The stakes are high Tuesday as Detroit ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney gest one final chance to convince a federal jury he is innocent.
A juror's personal matter means there will be a day off in the middle of closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Frances Mauro Masters, 103, was the inspiration for the newest addition at the Michigan WW2 Legacy Memorial.
Dr. Maisa Hider, who owns Community Care Pharmacy in Garden City, claims in the lawsuit that it's become more difficult to operate an independent pharmacy.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Eagles fans spit and threw batteries at him in his playing career before the two teams play in Week 11.
On Tuesday night, players held a jersey with Kneeland's No. 99 on it and wore helmet decals that read "MK 99."
A Coronal Mass Ejection is anticipated to arrive and partially impact Earth midday Wednesday.
A Coronal Mass Ejection is anticipated to arrive and partially impact Earth midday Wednesday.
Frances Mauro Masters, 103, was the inspiration for the newest addition at the Michigan WW2 Legacy Memorial.
A Canton woman faces charges in connection with a police pursuit that ended in a crash into a beauty shop in Royal Oak.
Dr. Maisa Hider, who owns Community Care Pharmacy in Garden City, claims in the lawsuit that it's become more difficult to operate an independent pharmacy.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is directing its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor to issue full payments for November.
Waymo is starting to test autonomous vehicles in Detroit as it leads up to launching its ride-hailing service locally.
General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio.
On average, Michiganders are paying $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The state of Michigan is suspending incentives and seeking to claw back millions from a Chinese business behind an electric vehicle battery plant project in northern Michigan after the project has been riddled with pushback from locals and national Republicans.
About 200 employees were impacted after an auto parts manufacturer closed its Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility.
Salman Rushdie is among those being honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Howell's historic opera house, which hasn't hosted a performance on stage in over a century, is now under new leadership at the Livingston Arts Council.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Wendy's plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months amid spending cutbacks from its customers.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
Dr. Maisa Hider, who owns Community Care Pharmacy in Garden City, claims in the lawsuit that it's become more difficult to operate an independent pharmacy.
The health system says it is revamping its emergency department over the next several years to meet the growing health care demands.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the state issued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to over 200,000 households on Friday before a Supreme Court ruling that halted an order requiring the Trump administration to provide full benefits to millions of Americans.
A group of nine Michigan patients, physicians and reproductive rights advocates has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and four other state officials.
Henry Ford Genesys in Grand Blanc says it will provide wage increases as hundreds of nurses and staff represented by Teamsters Local 332 remain on strike.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Eagles fans spit and threw batteries at him in his playing career before the two teams play in Week 11.
On Tuesday night, players held a jersey with Kneeland's No. 99 on it and wore helmet decals that read "MK 99."
All four PWHL teams scheduled to play in Detroit in 2026 have Michigan women on their rosters.
Dan Campbell isn't under any illusions about next Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 46 points on a whopping 45 shots, Daniss Jenkins made the tying 3-pointer to force overtime and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 137-135.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Kinloch talked about helping neighborhoods, and he talked about improving education and DPSCD.
Canadian Consul General Colin Bird talks about the importance of $60 billion-plus in annual two-way trade between his country and Michigan.
Jared Fleisher, president of Bedrock, appears on Michigan Matters with an update on the company's goings-on
Frances Mauro Masters watched as a Rosie the Riveter statue was unveiled on Tuesday in Royal Oak, Michigan. The 103-year-old was the inspiration for the newest addition at the Michigan WW2 Legacy Memorial.
A Michigan doctor has filed a lawsuit against GoodRx, alleging that the company is orchestrating an illegal price-fixing scheme with major pharmacy benefit managers that artificially suppresses reimbursement rates paid to independent pharmacies for generic drugs.
A slight chance of drizzle Wednesday
Volunteers of America Michigan honored veterans in Detroit on Tuesday with a resource fair, giveaway and lunch.
A Detroit Public Schools Community District teacher is accused of offering money for sex from a minor who turned out to be an undercover agent.