Wednesday, June 27 2012 9:18 PM EDT2012-06-28 01:18:57 GMT
After weeks of testimony and days of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge declared a mistrial in the case.
After weeks of testimony and days of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge declared a mistrial in the case, but it is not over yet. The feds will try this case again.
Friday, June 22 2012 7:07 PM EDT2012-06-22 23:07:38 GMT
We've gotten word that the jury has reached a verdict on some charges, but is apparently deadlocked on at least one other in the bid-rigging trial of contractor Bobby Ferguson.
We've gotten word that the jury has reached a verdict on some charges, but is apparently deadlocked on at least one other in the bid-rigging trial of contractor Bobby Ferguson.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 8:52 PM EDT2012-06-21 00:52:17 GMT
There was no verdict Wednesday in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson after a new juror took the place of one that got sick. Meanwhile, there were a number of questions asked of the judge.
There was no verdict Wednesday in the $12-million bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson after a new juror took the place of one that got sick. Meanwhile, there were a number of questions asked of the judge.
Tuesday, June 19 2012 9:10 PM EDT2012-06-20 01:10:06 GMT
There has been a delay in deliberations in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge moved in an alternate juror after one juror on the panel got sick.
There has been a delay in deliberations in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge moved in an alternate juror after one juror on the panel got sick.
Monday, June 18 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-06-19 01:20:41 GMT
Monday was the first full day of jury deliberations in the Bobby Fergeson federal bid-rigging case. The jury focused on two things that they wanted clarification on.
Monday was the first full day of jury deliberations in the Bobby Fergeson federal bid-rigging case. The jury focused on two things that they wanted clarification on.
Friday, June 15 2012 11:46 PM EDT2012-06-16 03:46:39 GMT
For the past month, federal prosecutors went to work to try and convince a jury that Bobby Ferguson and two co-defendants were involved in a bid-rigging scheme.
Through the years, Bobby Ferguson has made a lot of money on city contracts, and for the past month, federal prosecutors went to work to try and convince a jury that Ferguson and two co-defendants were involved in a bid-rigging scheme to cash in on millions of dollars worth of work.
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There has been a delay in deliberations in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge moved in an alternate juror after one juror on the panel got sick.
The defense attorneys in the case did not want another juror brought in. The jurors had deliberated for nearly two days. They had already asked questions, and the defense attorneys thought collectively that things may be going their way and didn't want that upset.
The irony about this is that the alternate juror is an African-American. When this trial first started, it was the defense that said they wanted more African-Americans on the jury. Here's their chance to get another African-American on the jury and yet they didn't want it.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Attorney's Office said they wanted twelve jurors, which is standard.
The judge ultimately decided there would indeed be twelve jurors, the alternate juror was seated and deliberations started all over from scratch.
After about three hours, the judge dismissed the jury. He ordered them to return at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:54:16 GMT
Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
He once said there was no shame in his game, but now Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:27:52 GMT
Proposed legislation in the state House aimed at leveling income inequality would require employers to explain why a person doing the same job is making more money.
Proposed legislation in the state House aimed at leveling income inequality would require employers to explain why a person doing the same job is making more money.
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-04-05 03:31:44 GMT
It could soon be the wave of the future in air travel. The cost of your ticket might be based on how much you weigh. Samoa Air is already doing it, but is it fair? Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road.
It could soon be the wave of the future in air travel. The cost of your ticket might be based on how much you weigh. Samoa Air is already doing it, but is it fair? Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road.
Thursday, March 28 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:47:00 GMT
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:28:18 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:38:51 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Bobby Ferguson (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
