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Detroit businessman, philanthropist donates $100K to Barstool COVID Fund
Read full article: Detroit businessman, philanthropist donates $100K to Barstool COVID FundDETROIT – Peter Karmanos and his wife Danialle are dedicated Detroiters who are now reaching out to help those affected by the pandemic. They discovered a unique way to help through the Barstool Fund, which has raised millions to benefit small business owners during the pandemic. Karmanos and his wife Danialle recently donated $100,000 to the fund. They’ve spent years supporting many critical institutions in our area but know the small business owners help keep the Motor City buzzing. The fund continues to accept donations and will also work to continue helping businesses in our area and around the county.
Nearly 8 years ago: Kwame Kilpatrick is convicted on 24 federal felony counts
Read full article: Nearly 8 years ago: Kwame Kilpatrick is convicted on 24 federal felony countsDETROIT - OCTOBER 28: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick appears in Wayne County Circuit Court for his sentencing October 28, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)DETROIT – On March 11, 2013, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted on 24 federal felony counts, including mail fraud, wire fraud, and racketeering. Kwame Kilpatrick and Bernard Kilpatrick hug in Detroit court on March 11, 2013. Ferguson and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick were convicted on federal racketeering charges. Bernard Kilpatrick, Kwame Kilpatrick's father, is accused of public corruption along with Victor Mercado, his son Kwame and Bobby Ferguson.
Kwame Kilpatrick’s prison sentence commuted by Trump -- here’s what to know
Read full article: Kwame Kilpatrick’s prison sentence commuted by Trump -- here’s what to knowQuick facts:Kilpatrick is seven years into a 28-year sentence to federal prison for racketeering and bribery. He was sentenced to federal prison in 2013 after being convicted of a long list of charges. Here’s the statement from the White House:“President Trump commuted the sentence of the former Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Malik Kilpatrick. He was sentenced to federal prison in 2013 after being convicted of racketeering, mail fraud, and wire fraud, among other charges. He filed another motion in 2017 to vacate his prison sentence, and that was denied by a district court judge.
Trump commutes sentence of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after 7 years in prison
Read full article: Trump commutes sentence of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after 7 years in prisonDETROIT – Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison after serving seven years of a 28-year sentence for his role in a major corruption scandal after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence late Tuesday night. UPDATE Jan. 20: US releases former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from prisonHere’s the statement from the White House:“President Trump commuted the sentence of the former Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Malik Kilpatrick. Kwame Kilpatrick has earned every day he served in federal prison for the horrible crimes he committed against the People of Detroit. He filed another motion in 2017 to vacate his prison sentence, and that was denied by a district court judge. Before serving as mayor, Kilpatrick served in the Michigan State House of Representative.
7 years ago today: Kwame Kilpatrick is convicted on 24 federal felony counts
Read full article: 7 years ago today: Kwame Kilpatrick is convicted on 24 federal felony counts(Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)DETROIT – On March 11, 2013, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted on 24 federal felony counts, including mail fraud, wire fraud, and racketeering. I don’t have any comment,” Kwame Kilpatrick said to reporters while walking out of court that day. Kwame Kilpatrick and Bernard Kilpatrick hug in Detroit court on March 11, 2013. Ferguson and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick were convicted on federal racketeering charges. Bernard Kilpatrick, Kwame Kilpatrick's father, is accused of public corruption along with Victor Mercado, his son Kwame and Bobby Ferguson.
Ex-Red Wings Nedomansky, Rutherford inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Read full article: Ex-Red Wings Nedomansky, Rutherford inducted into Hockey Hall of FameDETROIT - Two players from the "Dead Wings" era have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and it's not for what they did while playing for the Red Wings. He was already in his 30s when he joined the Red Wings in 1977. He was considered a bright spot on an otherwise dull Red Wings team. Overall he scored 278 points in 421 NHL games played, but not before scoring 253 points in 252 WHA games played. Overall, he played 457 career NHL games with a 151-227 record and .869 career save percentage.
Ex-Red Wings Nedomansky, Rutherford inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Read full article: Ex-Red Wings Nedomansky, Rutherford inducted into Hockey Hall of FameDETROIT Two players from the "Dead Wings" era have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and it's not for what they did while playing for the Red Wings. He was already in his 30s when he joined the Red Wings in 1977. He was considered a bright spot on an otherwise dull Red Wings team. Overall he scored 278 points in 421 NHL games played, but not before scoring 253 points in 252 WHA games played. Overall, he played 457 career NHL games with a 151-227 record and .869 career save percentage.