Bernard Kilpatrick was only convicted of filing a false tax return. Watch the undercover video in Taryn Asher's report and see if you think he is guilty of something more.More>>
Kilpatrick wore a surprised, puzzled look at times as U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds read the jury's verdict: guilty of 24 charges, not guilty on three and no consensus on three more.More>>
The U.S. attorney is very satisfied with the verdict in the Kilpatrick corruption case. She had a lot to say about the ex-mayor using his power at city hall to turn a personal profit.More>>
Bobby Ferguson, a friend of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, has been convicted of a federal racketeering conspiracy charge, which carries a maximum punishment of 20 years behind bars.More>>
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick didn't have much to say as he walked out of federal court Monday, just minutes after he was convicted of corruption charges.More>>
A jury will decide the fate of Kwame Kilpatrick, Bernard Kilpatrick and Bobby Ferguson. Jurors' responses to questionnaires may provide insight on the decision. More>>
Latest Development in the Kilpatrick Corruption TrialMore>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:14:08 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:28:46 GMT
As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:15 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:15:25 GMT
State Representative Brian Banks has been in Lansing for less than five months, but some of his actions are already raising questions about his judgment.
State Representative Brian Banks has been in Lansing for less than five months, but some of his actions are already raising questions about his judgment.
Monday, April 29 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 02:14:03 GMT
Ten air traffic controllers at City Airport are facing layoffs. Unless federal bureaucrats act fast, Detroit could soon be known as the home of the "elevator to nowhere."
Ten air traffic controllers at City Airport are facing layoffs, raising concerns about safety and government waste. Most folks have heard of the "bridge to nowhere." Now, unless federal bureaucrats act fast, Detroit could soon be known as the home of the "elevator to nowhere."
Wednesday, April 17 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-04-18 00:10:55 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick's conviction on public corruption charges seemed to grant the former mayor's wish that Detroit could move forward, but this drama will have a second act -- his sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick's conviction on public corruption charges seemed to grant the former mayor's wish that Detroit could move forward, but this drama will have a second act -- his sentencing.
Monday, March 25 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-03-26 01:58:06 GMT
The lead FBI agent on the Kilpatrick case spoke to the reporter that broke most of the stories about the former mayor's misdeeds. Among the new information he unearthed is what the feds called their investigation.
The lead FBI agent on the Kilpatrick case spoke to the reporter that broke most of the stories about the former mayor's misdeeds. Among the new information M.L. Elrick unearthed is what the feds called their investigation.
Monday, March 11 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-03-11 23:16:31 GMT
Fox 2's M.L. Elrick was in the courtroom when Kwame Kilpatrick heard the words guilty over and over again. He said the former mayor's "jaw dropped" as the verdict was read.
Fox 2's M.L. Elrick has covered the Kilpatrick incorporated trial from gavel to gavel and was in the courtroom when Kwame Kilpatrick heard the words guilty over and over again. He said the former mayor's "jaw dropped" as the verdict was read.
Thursday, March 7 2013 8:14 PM EST2013-03-08 01:14:46 GMT
"That pay-to-play was horrible," said Detroit's mayor. "That does not exist today." So what's being done to make sure it doesn't happen again? We went looking for answers, and you'll be surprised at what we found.
"That pay-to-play was horrible," said Detroit Mayor Dave Bing. "That does not exist today." So what's being done to make sure it doesn't happen again? We went looking for answers, and you'll be surprised at what we found.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 6:44 PM EST2013-03-05 23:44:32 GMT
One lawyer made such an impression that weeks after deliberations began in the Kilpatrick incorporated trial, his words still echo in our ears. M.L. Elrick takes a look back at the best of Mike Rataj.
One lawyer made such an impression that weeks after deliberations began in the Kilpatrick incorporated trial, his words still echo in our ears. M.L. Elrick takes a look back at the best of Mike Rataj.
Monday, March 4 2013 6:27 AM EST2013-03-04 11:27:47 GMT
So far, the federal investigation into dirty deals in Detroit has resulted in 25 people either pleading guilty or being convicted of criminal charges. That has M.L. Elirck singing the "Metropolitan Rip-off Blues".
So far, the federal investigation into dirty deals in Detroit has resulted in 25 people either pleading guilty or being convicted of criminal charges. That has M.L. Elirck singing the "Metropolitan Rip-off Blues".
Wednesday, September 5 2012 11:46 PM EDT2012-09-06 03:46:14 GMT
On the eve of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's federal corruption trial, Huel Perkins was joined by a panel of guests, who offered straight talk on one of the biggest scandals ever to face the city of Detroit.
On the eve of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's federal corruption trial, Huel Perkins was joined by a panel of guests, who offered straight talk on one of the biggest scandals ever to face the city of Detroit.
Friday, August 17 2012 5:53 PM EDT2012-08-17 21:53:50 GMT
M.L. Elrick: I've been covering Kwame Kilpatrick since before he was first elected mayor in 2001 and, a decade later, it's amazing how little he's changed.
M.L. Elrick: I've been covering Kwame Kilpatrick since before he was first elected mayor in 2001 and, a decade later, it's amazing how little he's changed.
Thursday, August 9 2012 11:32 AM EDT2012-08-09 15:32:23 GMT
Questions about race, online habits, minority-owned businesses, TV bias and much more were all part of a 25-page, 122-question document that jurors filled out in the federal corruption case of Kwame Kilpatrick.
Questions about race, online habits, minority-owned businesses, TV bias and much more were all part of a 25-page, 122-question document that will go a long way in determining the jury in the federal corruption case of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Thursday, August 9 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-08-09 15:23:10 GMT
Questions about race, online habits, minority-owned businesses, TV bias and much more were all part of a 25-page, 122-question document filled out by potential jurors in the Kwame Kilpatrick federal trial.
Questions about race, online habits, minority-owned businesses, TV bias and much more were all part of a 25-page, 122-question document that will go a long way in determining the jury in the federal corruption case of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Wednesday, August 1 2012 8:37 AM EDT2012-08-01 12:37:57 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick predicts that he's "not going to spend another day" in prison as he faces a federal public corruption trial later this year.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick predicts that he's "not going to spend another day" in prison as he faces a federal public corruption trial later this year.
Wednesday, September 5 2012 4:54 PM EDT2012-09-05 20:54:05 GMT
Ferguson met Kilpatrick while Kilpatrick was a state representative and the two became close friends after Ferguson helped a constituent who contacted Kilpatrick about a snowed-in driveway. Ferguson was
Ferguson met Kilpatrick while Kilpatrick was a state representative and the two became close friends after Ferguson helped a constituent who contacted Kilpatrick about a snowed-in driveway. Ferguson was