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| Kwame Kilpatrick gets 28 years in prison on corruption charges |
| By clickondetroit.com - Halston Herrera |
| Published: 10/15/2013 |
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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for corruption that turned city hall into a pay-to-play parlor. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ordered Kilpatrick to pay $100 for each count immediately -- a total of $2,400. She waived his fines due to his "lack of resources." A total restitution amount has yet to be determined. Edmunds said she will recommend that Kilpatrick spend his prison sentence in Texas, where his family now lives. Kilpatrick has the right to appeal within 14 days. “This case is not so much about punishing people for the past, but about shaping our future,” U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said. “With a message like this, it’s very clear that public officials will be held accountable in the city of Detroit. We hope it will deter people to abuse their public office.” Read More. |
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