Juror Dismissed From Detroit Corruption Trial
A juror has been dismissed from the public corruption trial against Kwame Kilpatrick for getting a little too much shut-eye.
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A juror has been dismissed from the public corruption trial against Kwame Kilpatrick for getting a little too much shut-eye.
Some have called it the "friends and family" plan and, on Thursday, federal prosecutors in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick started outlining the money trail that started when he was in the state legislature.
After a day off for a Jewish holiday, the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is resuming in federal court.
A witness says he delivered $90,000 in cash to Kwame Kilpatrick in 2008 while the former Detroit mayor's family was settling in Texas after his resignation from office.
A jury has been seated in the trial of a suspended police officer charged in the strangulation death of a Saginaw-area woman who was eight months pregnant with his child.
A bank representative testified that Detroit's ex-Mayor would usually make his credit card payments in cash, pulling as much as $3,000 from his pocket in $50 and $100 bills.
The Michigan appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing in the case of a Detroit man who chased and killed a suspected burglar.
Jurors have heard opening statements in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father and two other defendants.
Jury selection is set to begin in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday for the trial of a Detroit father who is accused of murdering his 2-year-old daughter.
Bob Bashara appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, hoping to reduce his bond -- currently set at $15 million.
WWJ's Vickie Thomas said, of 10 potential jurors quizzed Thursday, two African Americans were dismissed -- causing visible reaction from the defendants
Jury selection picks back up on Thursday in the federal corruption trial against former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
A 29-year-old Warren man who authorities say sexually assaulted and impregnated his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A judge in Detroit had denied a request by ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to drop his attorney in a federal corruption case due to a conflict of interest.
Tuesday will be a key day for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick as he attends a hearing regarding a conflict of interest in his federal corruption trial.
A judge says former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick suddenly has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest with his legal team, just as the jury selection process starts in his corruption trial.
Hundreds of people have been called to the Detroit federal courthouse to fill out a jury questionnaire in the corruption trial of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
A Grosse Pointe Park businessman charged with trying to pay someone to kill the man accused in his wife's strangulation death has made a brief court appearance.
Kwame Kilpatrick's ex-Chief of Staff and former mistress Christine Beatty reportedly did not leave empty-handed when she resigned in 2008 amid the text-message scandal.
A defense lawyer involved in the corruption case against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick wants taxpayers to pay up to $2,400 for a jury consultant.
Bob Bashara has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill handyman Joseph Gentz, who has claimed Bashara paid him to kill his wife.
Bob Bashara -- who's facing a charge of solicitation of murder after allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill Joseph Gentz, the man charged in the murder of Bashara's wife -- will be in court Tuesday for a preliminary examination.
A young Troy man who carried a loaded M1 military rifle through downtown Birmingham had been acquitted of all charges.
The results of the independent evaluation open the door for Gentz's attorney, Susan Reed, to talk with prosecutors about a possible plea deal.
The trial for Trevaun Brooks was adjourned to give lawyers time look over results of a competency exam to determine if he can stand trial.
An individual is seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle while on Interstate 696 in Macomb County, Michigan, on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Early voting for the August 2026 primary election in Michigan started on Saturday. To mark the first day, the Detroit Department of Elections hosted a Get Out to Vote event, where voters said they loved being able to take advantage of short lines and cast their ballots.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
A Lapeer County fire chief says smoke alarms inside a Mayfield Township, Michigan, home "made a difference" in a garage blaze Friday morning by providing residents with an early warning.
While Canada held its own event to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, two workers who helped build the bridge recount the work behind the project.
A 65-year-old man is dead and two women are seriously injured after a head-on crash in Oakland Township, Michigan, on Friday morning.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, officials said.
An individual is seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle while on Interstate 696 in Macomb County, Michigan, on Friday night.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the U.S., the Pentagon on Saturday announced no new attacks overnight, despite Iran claiming responsibility for retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases and assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Olivia Gazis reports on the conflict and President Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
On Saturday, Voters in Detroit got their first chance to cast their ballots early. Jordan Burrows speaks with voters about the issues and races they'll decide on Aug. 4.
Chances for showers and storms both days
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, according to officials.
On June 24, 2026, the city of Detroit celebrated its 325th birthday.