Charges Filed In Phony Detroit Union Scheme
Federal authorities say a Teamsters official took cash while conspiring to make it appear that workers at a fruit-and-vegetable wholesaler belonged to the union.
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Federal authorities say a Teamsters official took cash while conspiring to make it appear that workers at a fruit-and-vegetable wholesaler belonged to the union.
Federal authorities have accused a former contractor with the Detroit Public Library of bribery in an effort to win a $1.5 million contract.
Eight individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges relating to identity theft, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced Friday.
Federal prosecutors say they have a "staggering amount of evidence" to convict dozens of members of a Detroit-area motorcycle gang, who are accused of a violent criminal enterprise.
A Michigan-based motorcycle gang has been indicted on several crimes, including: murder, drug trafficking, extortion and illegal gambling.
Prosecutors have announced the indictment of four people who are accused of ignoring FDA orders and distributing more than 110,000 pounds of Mexican cheese to five states, including Michigan.
The Highland Park school board member who's been battling Michigan's emergency manager law has been charged with embezzling from the financially struggling district.
Highland Park School Board member Robert Davis was indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges of federal program theft, United States Attorney Barbara McQuade announced Thursday.
Extortion charges have been filed against Michael Grundy, who was entrusted with operating a health care program for low-income, uninsured workers.
A former assistant superintendent for Pontiac Schools has been indicted on corruption and money laundering charges.
Four Kentucky residents allegedly recruited Spanish-speaking women from Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Maryland to become prostitutes.
The government says Jeffrey Beasley accepted bribes including cash, travel, meals and private plane flights.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick wants to keep his infidelities with his chief of staff and federal charges against him out of a lawsuit.
A business owned by one-time associate and friend of former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was raided Wednesday by the FBI.
Prosecutors say William Morgan accepted $10,000 in connection with a demolition contract for a vacant, asbestos-riddled theater on Eight Mile.
Dozens of names are on a list of people who have been indicted on mortgage fraud in the Metro Detroit area. Michigan U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said "Michigan is one of five states that together make up half of all foreclosures in the country."
Two people have plead guilty in connection with former city contractor and friend of ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Bobby Ferguson.
A federal judge set date of September 6th 2012 for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and four others on public corruption charges.
Tapped phone calls, audio and video tapes, text messages, bank records and tax returns. It's part of the evidence that federal prosecutors told a judge today they have against Kwame Kilpatrick.
A federal judge has ordered prosecutors to give former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick 24 computer discs of evidence.
U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade says it's sometimes hard to tell how much someone involved in bribes and extortions is a victim and how much a co-conspirator.
More fallout from all those Federal indictments of Detroit's former mayor, his father, and three city workers.
The U.S. attorney in Detroit Wednesday unloaded a laundry list of federal charges against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father and three other city officials.
A superseding indictment shows that the accused Christmas Day underwear bomber had planned the airline attack throughout 2009.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
The entire state of Michigan is under a warning, advisory or alert related to the weather, with Metro Detroit under a high wind warning.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Michigan Department of Treasury says it's been made aware of a potential scam involving letters reminding people that a tax is due.
The NEXT Weather Team has designated Monday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day as impacts from a strong winter storm system continue to affect the state.
Kyle Whittingham was barely two weeks into retirement after 21 years at Utah when he found an offer he couldn't turn down.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
The entire state of Michigan is under a warning, advisory or alert related to the weather, with Metro Detroit under a high wind warning.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kyle Whittingham was barely two weeks into retirement after 21 years at Utah when he found an offer he couldn't turn down.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Kyle Whittingham on Sunday was introduced as Michigan’s 22nd head football coach. CBS News Detroit’s Matt Finkel breaks down his vision for the program.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Florida on Sunday, working to bring an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting marked the third time the two leaders have met on U.S. soil. President Trump said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before he met with Zelenskyy. Reid Binion reports.
Hundreds of people at Ford Field rolled up their sleeves on Sunday to help save a life as part of the Detroit Lions One Pride Blood Drive.
The Sunday after Christmas is always one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season, and a storm moving through the Midwest is making for a mess at Detroit Metro Airport. Heath Kalb spoke with one couple from Iowa whose flight was canceled.
A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement vehicles and a truck driver on Saturday was caught on security cameras. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke to people who saw the incident.