1 current, 2 former EMU athletes charged in basketball point-shaving scheme

Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week

• Jan 16

Former Detroit-area mayor sentenced for bribery

The former mayor of Taylor has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for wire fraud and a bribery scheme involving foreclosed homes.

• Oct 22, 2024

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges

Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.

• Sep 28, 2024

Former Inkster mayor pleads guilty in bribery case

Federal prosecutors say that in 2022, Patrick Wimberly, 50, of Inkster, demanded money to facilitate the sale of city-owned property to an outside party.

• Sep 25, 2024

Former Michigan school board president sentenced for accepting bribes, tax evasion

A former Madison District Public Schools board president is sentenced to 45 months in prison for accepting bribes from a local contractor.

• Nov 9, 2023

Ex-Hamtramck police officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from tow company operator

Michael Stout, 61, of St. Clair Shores, pleaded guilty to bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

• Oct 26, 2023

Lobbyist gets 2 years in prison for Michigan marijuana bribery scheme

A lobbyist has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.

• Oct 18, 2023

Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.

• Sep 28, 2023