tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228646972012-02-16T06:16:09.430-05:00DetroitUncovered Blog is an added feature of the website. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are not necessarily those of the blog administrator. Any comments deemed inappropriate may be deleted.J Bnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22864697.post-76164300312363801602008-10-30T07:35:00.004-05:002008-10-31T15:58:03.041-05:00

Go to New Blog !!www.johnkbennett.blogspot.com

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Fraud?According to published reports former mayor kilpatrick and now convicted felon walked out on a bill at the Detroit Club. According to employees he signed the receipt and told them to bill the city of Detroit. By law this would be considered defrauding the Inn-keeper. What should happen?

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Who would best lead? Who can you trust? Who should be mayor? (Note: Sherrif Warren Evans was left off because the people are rejecting more of what we just got rid of.)

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Open Forum.

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Cockrel denies interferingWhen Mayor Cockrel announced James Barren as the Chief of Police we all heard him say that he would not be dipping into the police department; he would let Chief Barren run his shop. We received information that Chief Barren was set to name Ron Fleming his Assistant Chief but has been rebuffed by Cockrel and Deputy Mayor Saul Green. The source said Green opposed the

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Voters want website backYou the readers have spoken , 84% and over 700 of you voted and agreed that this website should not be shutdown for good and should come back later. So on Novermber 5, 2008 this page will be virtually blank until a return is made which will be based on news, issues or a major task such as the 2009 city-wide elections. If and when we are back on the air our followers and

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Public EnemyLast week Wayne County COO Bella Marshall announced she would not be entering the special election for mayor however she left open the possibility that she could enter the general election next summer. It's also been reported that kilpatrick lackey Sharon McPhail will enter the race. McPhail, according to some had cut a deal to enter the race to act as a spoiler if Marshall got in but

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Your DiscussionPost your topic or comment on a topic.

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My work here is doneJohn K. BennettWho knew that more than 5 years ago this website and this mission would turn into what it has. In October of 2002 I got the brilliant idea of launching a website to rid us of Jerry Oliver and root out corruption within the police department and city government. I had no idea what I was getting myself into but I understood that something needed to be said and I

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Blog Question: These are the candidates most people are talking about when the Chief of Police job is the topic. Instead of a poll we decided to ask for your thought on these candidates for Chief of PoliceJames BarrenGary BrownCharles WilsonWho do you want Cockrel to choose and why?

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Blog Question:As a citizen or police officer what would you like to see done to fix the police department?

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Retirement Package for Police Executives ?The 11th floor of City Hall is one to watch as Mayor Kilpatrick inches toward the day when he becomes former mayor and inmate. Other than the shredding that's been going on since last Wednesday there is a fleecing of sorts taking place that City Council and incoming Mayor Ken Cockrel really have to pay attention to. We understand that Ella Bully-Cummings

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Political Rumor millWarren Evans Kilpatrick pickDetroit the political winds are blowing and City Council hasn't even had a vote on a special election yet.Rumors have it that some powerful people in Wayne County have determined through polling that Benny Napoleon has no chance of being elected mayor of Detroit so there is a deal on the table for him to throw his support behind Kilpatrick clone

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Cockrel to testifyCouncilwoman Shelia Cockrel has come clean and admitted that she will have to testify before a grand jury about the Synagro scandal That conversation may not be limited to just Synagro, there are some suggestions that Cobo Hall and the Book Cadillac are part of the growing scandal which may result in indictments.Special ElectionCockrel will be one of the more outspoken members

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Not Ready to leadThis is the President of our City Council.With Monica Conyers in place as the next President of the City Council get ready for a year of jaw dropping, head-shaking, stupefied looks. The only thing that could potentially save of us from this is if she's indicted by the feds and is forced to resign. Councilman Kwame Kenyatta has already said any councilpersons indicted should step

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A New Day ForwardThe time has finally come to begin looking forward at Detroit's future and getting as far away from these last horrific 8 years as we possibly can. Even as the gavel fell in court on Wednesday you couldn't help but feel a level of sadness over what has transpired. But then you get angry that it took this long finally ending up gleeful that the day has finally arrived. Hallelujah!

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Worthy should give Kilpatrick his day in Court..No Plea DealsDespite defendant Kilpatrick's attorneys attempts to publicize the reported negotiations by leaking plea offers only in an effort to keep him out of jail defendant Kilpatrick should do jail time like any other person guilty of 10 felony charges would. No matter how large his persona or his pocketbook none of that should be enough to

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Detroit could be liberated soon, the tyranny will be overWe're almost there Detroit and it's been a long time coming. Since 2002 we've been warning you of what our city was headed for. This has certainly not been a sprint but a marathon and our/your efforts will finally see an acceptable result. Mayor Kilpatrick will soon no longer stand in the way of the progress of this city. The malfeasance,

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City Charter seriously flawed, forfeiture hearings deniedGovernor Granholm is up to batThe City Council found out today what many of us have been saying for some time and that is the Detroit City Charter is flawed and needs a major overhaul. Judge Ziolkowski denied City Council's request to remove defendant Kilpatrick under the forfeiture clause in the charter because it's too vague. It may be a

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Kilpatrick wants to walk away scot-freePropaganda machine heating up againIf you read Detroit Free Press reporter Rochelle Riley's column Sunday morning, (Kilpatrick, Worthy reach an impasse) you would walk away believing that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is being stubborn and it's the mayor who is being fair and sorely wants to bring this to an end. That's not the truth. That story gave

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Defense in a foxhole, turns to media for helpDefendant Kilpatrick's attorney's, who've in the past accused the prosecution of fighting its case in the media, attempted the same thing Thursday when they released a tape of the Sheriff Deputy calling in the report of the assault where they characterized it as proof that no assault really took place because the Deputy was "laughing". In a word: weak.

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Mayor Pool side at water park in CanadaHe stood before Judge Giles and said he was called to Canada by the Mayor of Windsor on urgent business that would lead to getting back on track the sell of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and stave off layoffs of 2,000 city employees and 700 police and fire. He told Judge Giles he more than anybody took the process serious and was not in anyway disrespecting the

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Tethered, Bonded, Free.....Dangerous!!

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Finding Greene's killer hurts Mayor's imageThere were reports last week that the Detroit Police Department have a possible suspect in the 2003 murder of exotic dancer Tamara Greene. Darrett King 35, is currently locked up on other charges but could be charged with Greene's murder. This new information we know was probably viewed as some sort of vindication by Mayor Kilpatrick and his fan base if

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Penske: Business should remain silentIt's debatable on whether those who are perceived as being "outsiders" should weigh in on the troubles of Mayor Kilpatrick. We've already heard from Dave Bing who's called for Mayor Kilpatrick to resign and may be considering a run for mayor. And Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos who said " ...Mayor Kilpatrick is the best thing we've got..." Bing was a major

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Synagro TentaclesOur sources were correct in informing us a few months ago that there would be a Grand Jury assembled sometime this summer and that is apparently where we happen to be right now in this Synagro Scandal, keeping track of who the players are or who the focus is on seems to change daily however. This Synagro mess can't be the only investigation being conducted by the feds into

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What about being an example?Did you happen to catch the act of Chief Bully-Cummings on Channel 7 News last week wagging her finger in the face of reporter Steve Wilson.Here is a paragraph from the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics:I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly

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Caption this picture...What do you think they said or should've said to one another?

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FBI:Looking for looting We told you a week ago that Mayor Kilpatrick would be naming Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams to head the Water Department. This move became necessary after the sudden departure of Victor Mercado and we may soon find out why he left so abruptly when the dust settles. We keep hearing that the feds, who seem a little busy here lately, are over at DDOT doing a forensic audit of the

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Caught on Tape?The new allegations on corruption surrounding members of the City Council and their staffs could finally achieve what Detroiter's hoped for in next years election and that's a house cleaning. Councilwoman Monica Conyers appears to be a central figure in this probe. We told you last week that Conyers along with Councilwomen Talabi and Collins were rumored to be facing indictment.

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Layoffs? No NewsHere we go again, same old stuff again!Once again, in the ninth inning, facing a deadline Mayor Kilpatrick is threatening City Council with layoffs if they don't acquiesce to his desire to sell Detroit's half of the Detroit-WindsorTunnel. In a memo to Council he threatens 1,300 non uniform city employees face layoff but that same memo says 700 police and fire could be laid-off to

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Open Forum-Comment on any subject.

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Mayoral List GrowingThe list of potential candidates to replace Mayor Kilpatrick seems to get longer by the day, so far word has among those seeking the job, former City Councilman Nicholas Hood, Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans, attorney Reggier Turner, State Representative Coleman Young, Jr., former mayoral candidate Freman Hendrix, and City Councilman Ken Cockrel. Now we hear you can add City

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This is a copy of an article I submitted to the Detroit Police Officers Association newsletter (Tuebor). I wanted to share it with you.Not Bitter, Just BetterPolice Officer John K. BennettAs I attempt to briefly chronicle the events of my 41/2 year absence and my subsequent return I'm struck by the many thoughts that roam through my head; the memories of this time and the repeated suggestions by

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Why Granholm won't actNow that the City Council has made a request of Governor Jennifer Granholm to remove Mayor Kilpatrick from office we have to deal with the base reality and that is for as much as Granholm will posture and perform ultimately she will not throw down the gauntlet and remove Kilpatrick.Granholm was accused in 2002 Democratic Primary of several allegations of cronyism while

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Governor request CounselGovernor Jennifer Granholm has requested the names of the legal representatives that will be representing Mayor Kilpatrick and the City Council in Kilpatrick v. City Council ouster proceedings. This however, does not mean that Granholm will do what most Detroiter's want her to do and that's remove Mayor Kilpatrick. Keep in mind Granholm and Kilpatrick were part of the

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Free Press looks at Kilpatrick pre-mayorThe phrase past behavior is indicative of future results applies here when you look at how Mayor Kilpatrick performed as a State Representative. Also at come point we have to stop giving Carlita Kilpatrick a pass because she's apparently as guilty for bad judgement and questionable integrity as is her husband.Read the Detroit Free Press and all related

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Lakeshore Company linked to MayorSoon the Detroit Police Department's Central District, located at Woodward and Hancock will be moving to Woodward and East Grand Blvd. The current building has been sold to the owner's of Fishbone's Restaurant. The new home of the Central District will reportedly also house police headquarters. That building at 1300 Beaubien will be vacated for repairs and

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5-4 Forfeiture5-4 Governor Oust Mayor7-2 Censure0 Conyers 0 ReevesVoted against the will of the peopleThe majority of City Council stepped up and delivered for Detroiters in the face of attacks and intimidation as they delivered a blow to the Kilpatrick administration and no matter how they try to down play it the blow was hurtful. Council struck a blow for returning Detroit back to a civil,

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The Party...A Story That Won't DieFive years later and many people still believe there was a party at the Manoogian Mansion and the Kilpatrick administration has done nothing but fuel that belief with their behavior, from firings, millions in tax payers money spent, arrogance and perjury charges. This year we've heard from an officer who said he was at the party, and according to sources has

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Goodman Recommends RemovalCity Council legal counsel William Goodman called this text scandal an unprecedented Constitutional Crisis. His report says that Mayor Kilpatrick is criminally liable and he suggest ways in which to remove Mayor Kilpatrick. Mayors legal counsel Sharon McPhail called this 35 page report a waste of money- she's joking right?Read reportHendrix calls for resignationFormer

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Message to Jerry Oliver: don't even try it.Suddenly former chief Jerry Oliver pops up and he's very chatty about being undermined when he was the chief of police. What's interesting is his wanting us to believe that he was so unaware as to what was going on while he was chief. Sorry Jerry, we can't give you a pass. Keep in mind this is the same Jerry Oliver who broke many rules and violated union

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Detroit: Rated TeXXXtWe told you weeks ago that there were more salacious text message involving Mayor Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty. We warned Kilpatrick apologist that it wouldn't be a good idea to turn their daggers toward the media, namely the Detroit Free Press. The Detroit Free Press didn't release these latest text and they should be commended for exhibiting the class and restraint they

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Rumors or RealityThe hot story making the rounds last week was of more charges from the prosecutors office which was roundly denied by everyone who would know. But as we're discovering what may be a rumor one week could very well be reality the next, so lets examine the possibility. Variations on the rumor had as many as 20 people getting charged among those were several police executives and

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Our Thought'sWhat could be worse than chaos?Last week Mayor Kilpatrick was quoted as saying it would be chaos and used words like dangerous if he were booted out of office. But at what price should he remain in that office? What's more dangerous or chaotic for Detroit, him leaving or his staying but others leaving or not coming such as businesses, conventions or visitors? His comments seemed to

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Around TownIn ContemptThe Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) has filed a CIVIL CONTEMPT ACTION in Wayne County Circuit Court against the Detroit Police Department to force them to adhere to the Appeals Court decision which required that they return all back pay due and post the courts decision in the matter of this writer ( Officer Bennett - Webmaster) in the most conspicuous locations

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Is Conyers supporting Mayor?While surfing the mayor's Justice Fund website we came across this picture of Mayor Kilpatrick with Rev. Al Sharpton and City Councilwoman Monica Conyers. Is this another case of the Kilpatrick people using others names and images without permission or did they do this with the blessing of Councilwoman Conyers in particular. Is she did approve of it is this the proper

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Some ThoughtsFreedom to think? Not with DPDIt reminds me of 2003 when I was informed that I didn't have a constitutional right to be a police officer and have a website.If the purpose of the Detroit Police Department is to serve and protect and by protecting the good citizens from the bad guy we make the city safer, additionally sometimes there is a sense of satisfaction in seeing the bad guy get

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We need to listen to our young. This young man has exhibited more wisdom and maturity than our mayor or his lacky's.Printed from the Detroit Free PressANOTHER POINT OF VIEWKilpatrick makes it harder to defend DetroitIn light of the recent events in Detroit, I feel a responsibility to deliver my take on the state of the city.I am a lifelong Detroit resident, a student in the Detroit Public Schools

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The Fix was inAccording to new text messages released by the Free Press mayoral buddy Bobby Ferguson had the inside track on many city contracts. The Free Press reports that on several occasions contractors were told by Mayor Kilpatrick that Bobby Ferguson had to be in the deal. Executives who worked on the first Book Cadillac deal say they were pressured by Mayor Kilpatrick and other city

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Chief Bully-Cummings loyalty lamentableThe downside to today's rally really had nothing to do with the rally actually it had more to do with this persistent assault upon the people of Detroit by leadership. Word spread that the Chief of Police was asked if the police department could provide some uniformed presence at the rally for basic safety reasons and traffic concerns but they were told she

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Mocking the systemTethering Beatty was a good first step by the magistrate but it may not be enough. Beatty said she was going to fly to Atlanta , then drive to Alabama to look for work. She's charged with 7 felonies and could be facing 15 years in prison if convicted but she's job hunting. Is that arrogance or what? What we have here is another mocking of the judicial system as if to say "I'm

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Media WatchThis symbolic effort will have no influence on the Wayne county Prosecutor or the Federal government but Kilpatrick appointees Jackie Watts and Nikki Evans have taken to sending out e-mails from city computers requesting that city employees participate in a media watch campaign. The e-mail request list a city telephone number and fax number to send back information on media reports

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Kilpatrick to get multiple countsMany have wondered if Prosecutor Worthy will charge Mayor Kilpatrick but what will she charge him with. Will it be a felony such as perjury or official misconduct or will it be a misdemeanor like neglect of duty or obstruction of justice? Under the city charter a conviction on a misdemeanor would not require that Mayor Kilpatrick relinquish his position as Mayor,

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Beatty got bad advice from CommanderDeputy Chief Fleming-Freman advised Beatty to fire Brown..New text messages printed by the Detroit free Press reveal there was Conversation prior to the firing of Gary Brown between Chief of Staff Christine Beatty and then Detroit Police Commander, now Deputy Chief, Shereece Fleming-Freman with Fleming-Freman urging Beatty to fire Brown immediately. Apparently

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Should Chief Bully Cummings have attended the rally?On Thursday night a rally was held for Mayor Kilpatrick by some of his most ardent supporters. Among those attending the rally was Chief Ella Bully-Cummings. Bully-Cummings on many separate occasions has attended rally's for Mayor Kilpatrick and taken hits for him such as with the Navigator scandal. She appears to be intensely loyal to Mayor

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Too much pride, not enough humilityProverbs 16:18 " Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall".Pride goes before a fall is a paraphrase of an ancient Hebrew proverb, designed to warn that pride will often cause one to fail. Our mayor from the day he entered the office has shown us time and again that he does not have a humble spirit. Though he speaks of God often his actions

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Detroitopoly Ripped-OffKnown fronts received contracts The City of Detroit has been ripped off to the tune of $45 million dollars by ourown Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. According to the Detroit Free Press. That story saysthe beneficiary of this rip-off is Kilpatrick friend Bobby Ferguson. Ferguson'scousin recently married Kilpatrick's sister Ayanna. How was Kilpatrick able to give his friend so many

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Is this part of a criminal enterprise?What do you think and how would you caption this picture?

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Documents not smoking gunLocal news outlets are pouring over the documents from the secret deal looking for the bomb, so much so that they're over looking some obvious things. The text messages are where they should be focused not the secret deal documents. The only thing the secret deal documents released today will tell the public is how far Mayor Kilpatrick was willing to go to keep this

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Court says no Metrotimes says Just Go!The Metrotimes cover says it best, "Just Go". We agree. Hasn't Detroit suffered enough?Council must share blameThis entire fiasco is an embarrassment to anyone who really cares about the city of Detroit. Mayor Kilpatrick has failed us but he's not alone.Let's not forget that for most of his years as mayora majority of City Council has rubber-stampedeverything

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Attorney come latelyNow State Attorney General Mike Cox is getting involved with the text scandal cover-up. Cox , on Friday, submitted a Amicus Brief to the State Supreme Court asking that certain documents be released. The Detroit City Council, Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News have already started litigation in this matter. Is it what it appears to be and that's Cox jumping off the

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Team KilpatrickOpposition research underwayThose who are brave enough will be sporting their money green Team Kilpatrick jackets ( as seen in the picture above worn by Matt Allen) around town. There was a meeting Thursday of Kilpatrick loyalist who decided to ramp up their support by wearing these jackets. The opposition research campaign is underway with attacks being planned against all of the

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Gods Guy?Mayor Kilpatrick said during a radio interview Friday that he was on an assignment from God to be mayor of Detroit.Gods Words:And God spoke these words saying: I am the Lord your GodOne: 'You shall have no other Gods before me'Two:'Do not make for yourself a carved image...'Three: 'You shall not take the name of the lord your God in vain'Four:'Remember the sabbath day, to keep it

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Sex, Lies and Perjury" I'm madly in love with you"Mayor K. Kilpatrick" I hope you fell that way for along time"Christine Beatty

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Open Forum...Any Topic

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Casino's rake in BillionsThe three Detroit Casino's report making a whopping $1.34 Billion last year, this in a rough economy here in Detroit and Michigan. So this again raises the question about the 30 year Casino deal signed by Mayor Kilpatrick which over the life of the contract will see these Casino's make a reported $70 Billion while the city of Detroit will see somewhere in the neighborhood

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Crime StatsSee the attached report about crime in Detroit. Disregard the numbers that show an across the board decline in crime stats. Keep in mind that most crimes go unreported and because of low police manpower many crime complaints may not be answered at all.Note: Keep sending in the reports of crime in your neighborhood.PoliceOfficers are complaining that there have been too many shooting

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Clinton victory emptyIs Kilpatrick jealous of Obama?Prior to the Michigan Democratic Primary Mayor Kilpatrick, who along with his mother Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick who is supporting presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, told voters in Detroit not to vote uncommitted in the just passed Tuesday Primary. As we know now Clinton who essentially ran against herself could barely garner

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Another Appeal in Webmaster CaseThe City of Detroit and the Detroit Police Department to no one's surprise will asked for a leave of appeal from the Michigan Court of Appeals. This is essentially a request by the city that the Michigan Court of Appeals ask the Michigan Supreme Court to grant their request to hear the case. The Court of Appeals ruled against the city on December 4,2007. This

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Crime reports hard to findThe Detroit News reported last week what we've been telling you already and that is the Detroit Police Department has been hiding the daily crime reports so to keep the citizens from really knowing just how bad crime is in Detroit. We know and we've told you crime is bad. And we've suggested that each and every citizen who can legally, arm themselves for personal

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Open Forum :Comment on any of the stories

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Maggie's Story of her daughterOn May 13th my daughter went to a Kid Rock concert at cobo with her uncle. After the concert her uncle dropped her off at a doctor friend of hers, a shady character. That night my daughter went missing. Saturday rolled by and no one heard from her. So Sunday, May 15th we went to the Troy Police Station and reported the doctors car missing, and my daughter. The Troy

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$150 Million Manoogian Party Lawsuit According to published reports the family of murdered dancer Tamara Green has filed suit against the city of Detroit alleging that members of the police department and Mayor Kilpatrick tried to block the investigation into the death. Chief Bully-Cummings put the case in the cold case file and transferred investigating officers. According to Court records

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It's time for us to stop hidingWe know about the crime in the city of Detroit. We've talked about Detroit being the most dangerous city in the country. We know we have a drug problem in our neighborhoods. Moreover we know the police aren't coming. Though they would like to they just don't have the manpower and the support to get the job done. Police manpower is at an all time low in this city's

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Freedom of Speech Wins!Webmaster Wins!The Michigan Court of Appeals today enforced the MERC (Michigan Court of Appeals) order and granted the Detroit Police Officers Association petition for enforcement which requested that this writer be restored to duty. This case reached the Court of Appeals because the City of Detroit appealed the two earlier decisions ordering this writer back to work. In

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Shake UpNews out of City Hall is of a Holiday season skakeup with the Chief Financial Officer Roger Short being replaced by DDOT Director White. Short will stick around in another capacity. Another move rumored to be made will be the mayor's friend and Liaison to the City Council Kandia Milton getting the job as assistant Director or Deputy Chief of Staff to Christine Beatty. At last count there

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Numbers skewed?All this hand wringing and fingerpointing over the FBI stats that placed Detroit as the #1 crime city in the USA. Last year we were #2 and nobody said anything but suddenly we're numero uno and the denials and accusations start flying. The reality is Detroit belongs in the #1 slot and probably should've been there before now. Chief Bully-Cummings has taken issue with how they

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Detroit ranked #1 in crimeNo deal for DetroitNow that the hype over the expected move of Dan Gilbert's Rock Financial Company has subsided lets peel back the onion and see what all the excitement is about. Gilbert should be commended for doing what any business man should and that is deliver a sweet heart deal to his company. He got : $200 million in incentives over a 20 year period and the

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Open Forum....What's your opinion of the Beatty testimony?

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Whistleblower SettlementsRumors circulating through City Hall report that the City's law department has reached a tentative agreement with Officers Brown and Nelthrope in the whislteblowers lawsuit. It's also been rumored that the suit against the city filed by Officer Walt Harris has been settled also. The unconfirmed numbers say $8.5 million for Brown and Nelthrope including attorney fees and

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Who is T&N Services?

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"..Get Off The Porch.."What's your comment on Mayor Kilpatrick's " Get Off The Porch" statement

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Police MattersComment.

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Turn theCamerason DetroitThe thousands from Detroit and other cities around the country who bused or flew down to Jena, Louisiana should be commended for their efforts and their concern. Jena, Louisiana has some serious problems not the least of which is this latest racial issue that has caused a stir around the country. Jena had a racially provoked incident followed by a lackluster community

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Mayoral Press Secretary avoiding Insurance...See Fox2 reportOn October 16, 2003, Police Officer James White, Badge 3995, assigned tothe Ninth Precinct, was suspended without pay by Chief Jerry A. Oliver, Sr.In July 2003, the Professional Accountability Bureau, Internal Affairs Section wasadvised of an alleged act of misconduct on the part of Officer James White.More specifically, the allegation

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Will he grow up? Time Magazine is asking this question about Mayor Kilpatrick..What's your comment?Read Story..

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Feel free to comment on other subjects...Blow the whistleLawsuit II ?As reported in the Detroit Free Press on Sunday former Detroit Police Officer Walt Harris has a hearing coming soon on his whistleblower lawsuit against the city and Mayor Kilpatrick. Harris left the department in fear after blowing the whistle on Kilpatrick and his many alleged philanderers activities including the ripped

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God's GuyKilpatrick says he's Gods guy, what do you think? Is he anointed by God?Kilpatrick lawyers rejected black jurorsNow that the whistleblowers case has ended and the verdict is in favor of the plaintiffs Mayor Kilpatrick and the many spin doctors are making a case of the Jury and the fact that it was mostly white and mostly suburban as we predicted. But information has surfaced and is being

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What's Your Opinion:Feds in the courtroom taking notesMayor Kilpatrick to testify WednesdayOfficer Mike Martin and the gunBlackwell out in Highland ParkJury Selection BeginsThis week begins the rekindling and rehashing of the whole Manoogiangate saga and Kilpatrick supporters have no one to blame but themselves. Clearly against the best advice of attorney's and advisers Mayor Kilpatrick has

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This thread is by request of a Police Officer....Thin Blue Line: When Police Officers make mistakes.Comment Please!

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Open Forum.....Comment on any relevant topic.Comment on DPS Rip-Off for $46 million

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Should whistleblowers settle?Last week the question was should the city settle with the whistleblowers this week the question is should the whistleblowers want to settle.Reasons why they shouldn't:Reason #1: Personal ReputationsThe lives of Harold Nelthrope and Gary Brown and their families have been changed forever. Mayor Kilpatrick and his Chief of Staff Christine Beatty along with several

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Conyers and KrogersMonica Conyers met with Kroger Co. executives last week to inquirer about stores not being open in the city. Kroger has bought some of the properties that Farmer Jack recently closed but failed to look at possible city locations. Conyers Chief of Staff Sam Riddle said, " they ( Kroger) had to make a conscious decision not to come to Detroit when they bought those stores."While

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How much more must we stand?Remember:>The petty cash that was stolen from the city's petty cash account>The $200,000 in credit card expenditures>The $35,000 in food with no receipts>$20,000 stolen from a safe>The $50,000 in misappropriated funds at the Recreation Department. These are just the examples of stolen cash.This latest story began circulating 3 years ago and has now finally come to

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Read the story below and ask yourself if it sounds familiar.Ex-Mayor Indicted on Corruption ChargesBy JANET FRANKSTON LORINAssociated Press WriterNEWARK, N.J. — A federal grand jury Thursday indicted former Newark Mayor Sharpe James on corruption charges involving land sales and allegations that he spent extravagantly on himself and several women using city-issued credit cards.The 33-count

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Whistleblowers case will go forwardFormer officer Harold Nelthrope and former Deputy Chief Gary Brown received good news from the Michigan Supreme Court today when they ruled that the whistleblowers case against Mayor Kilpatrick and the city of Detroit can move forward. Brown was fired after investigating wrong doing on the part of Mayor Kilpatrick's security detail and allegations of a party at

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Rent -A- Cop, Pay the CityAccording to an article that ran in Tuesday's Detroit News the city of Detroit is proposing having officers work off-duty in full uniform with a car, something officers have been wanting for years but the city has refused to allow it. However now the city has discovered away to make money on the deal and the police department is pushing City Council to approve this idea.

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DPD to patrol HPHere is an update on who will be patrolling Highland Park. Now keep in mind while reading this that the State of Michigan has seen severe budget cuts and Governor Jennifer Granholm was set to layoff State Troopers in fact they've been mandated to sit still on the highways to save on gas cost. Second, Chief Bully-Cummings said Detroit Police didn't have the manpower to patrol the

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