Kilpatrick Family Still 'Hoping And Praying' For Presidential Pardon
Bernard Kilpatrick told WWJ he's waiting by the phone.
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No Prison For Former Kilpatrick Aide Cunningham In Detroit Corruption Probe
A man who admitted he gave kickbacks Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's dad won't go to prison.
Bernard Kilpatrick On Supervised Release After Time In Prison, Halfway House
Kwame Kilpatrick's father served time on a tax crime conviction tied to a City Hall corruption probe.
Bernard Kilpatrick Released To Halfway House
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.
Kwame Kilpatrick's Legal Bill To Public Exceeds $813K
Taxpayers paid slightly more than $1 million for the legal defense of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father.
Ferguson Ordered To Pay $6.2M In Detroit Corruption Case
The money would go to the Detroit water department.
Bernard Kilpatrick Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison
Prosecutors wanted him to spend two to three years behind bars, saying that he profited while his son was mayor.
Prison Sentence Sought For Kwame Kilpatrick's Dad
The 72-year-old returns to court on Thursday, a week after Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
Federal Judge Delays Kwame Kilpatrick's Sentencing
Sentencing has been delayed for the ex-Detroit on his public corruption conviction.
Judge Says Kilpatrick Corruption Conviction Sticks
The decision clears the way for Kilpatrick's sentence for corruption on Sept. 3.
Sentencing Date Sent For Kilpatrick In Racketeering Conviction
Detroiters will soon find out just how long their former mayor will remain behind bars ...
Free Press Sues To Get Kwame Kilpatrick Mugshot
The Detroit Free Press is suing the federal government over its refusal to release the mugshots of the former mayor and two others.
Audio: Political Prosecution Cases Around The County Suggest Lengthy Prison Term For Kilpatrick
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.
Following Kilpatrick Verdict, Ex-Mayor Sent Immediately To Jail
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.
Father Of Ex-Detroit Mayor Convicted On Tax Charge
Bernard Kilpatrick broke down in tears as he hugged his son.
Jury Will Head Into 3rd Full Week Of Deliberations In Federal Corruption Trial
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.
Kilpatrick Jurors Question Kwame Kilpatrick Extortion Charge
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.
Illness Sends Jury Home Early In Kilpatrick Trial
Jurors returned to work in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick -- but not for long.
Relative: Detroiters Brainwashed To Hate Kwame Kilpatrick, Who Wouldn't Be On Trial If He Was White
"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.
First Full Day Of Deliberations In Kilpatrick Trial
The jury is returning to court Tuesday for their first full day of deliberations in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick Corruption Case Goes To The Jury
After a five-month trial, jurors have the corruption case of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
"Be A Man!" Reporter, Attorney Clash Outside Federal Court
Things got headed following closing arguments Thursday in the Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial.
Lawyer: Kwame Kilpatrick's Dad Did Legitimate Work
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.
Day 2: Kwame Kilpatrick Defense Presents 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.
Arguments In Kilpatrick Case Running To Thursday
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.
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Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant honors Rosie the Riveter
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