Friday, February 15 2013 2:54 PM EST2013-02-15 19:54:34 GMT
Krystal Crittendon was Detroit's top attorney before being demoted by Mayor Dave Bing. She fought hard against the consent agreement between the city and the state. Now she's in the fight to become the next mayor.
Krystal Crittendon was Detroit's top attorney before being demoted by Mayor Dave Bing. She fought hard against the consent agreement between the city and the state. She lost the battle and her job, but now she's in the fight to become the next mayor.
Thursday, February 14 2013 11:35 PM EST2013-02-15 04:35:35 GMT
President Obama wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. Fox 2's Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road to see if people think that is a good idea.
President Obama wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. Fox 2's Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road to see if people think that is a good idea.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -
There was disorder outside the court Thursday when Bobby Ferguson's attorney Mike Rataj shoved Fox 2's M.L. Elrick. What sparked it all? You'll hear from both sides as we take a closer look at the issue of race in the Kilpatrick corruption trial.
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on our panel are:
Mike Rataj, who has a reputation as a tough, smart defense attorney. He served his country in the Marines and still plays hockey on the weekend. His current mission is keep his client Bobby Ferguson out of prison.
M.L. Elrick, the Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who uncovered the sex scandal that first put Kwame Kilpatrick in trouble. He now follows the current Kilpatrick corruption trial for Fox 2 every day.
And Steve Hood, a TV show host, consultant and Sunday school teacher who grew up with some of the key players in the Kilpatrick drama.
Click on the video above to watch the "Let It Rip" discussion unfold. Plus, let us know what you think by posting your thoughts in the Comments section below.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
