Verdict in... Kwame Kilpatrick, Bobby Ferguson GUILTY

**MizMotown** · March-11-13, 08:36 AM

moment of truth... [[depending which side you're on) in Kwame corruption trial.

all eyes on the D...

**Thruster315** · March-11-13, 09:21 AM

Before long this place is gonna be more abuzz than certain toy aisles at Lovers Lane.

**bopcity** · March-11-13, 09:22 AM

This verdict will also thankfully bring the final curtain down on the Jim Schaefer's godawful 'Bloggerville' coffee klatch in the Detroit Free Press, which provided daily evidence to Sam Riddle's contention that “Detroit is a backwards, country-ass town.” Anyone expecting serious coverage of this trial would have been disappointed to to be inundated with posts about fishing, pasties, assorted yahoos apologizing for being late and more useless garbage than I could have imagined. Hard to imagine JS with a Pulitzer, his blog's backwoods nonsense might play well in Alpena but Detroit deserves better.

My favorite post...

What the heck kind of journalism is this? I can't make head nor tails of all these comments and there doesn't appear to be an understandable account of events as they unfold. Allowing readers to interfere with THEIR two cents makes it even worse. Who decided to do the reporting this way? It's not a circus, people need to hear what is actually going on. I know Jim Schaefer can write a better story than this mess.

Not sure what the Freep editors were thinking in greenlighting such amateurish drivel, unless they also agree with Riddle's assessment. Which wouldn't surprise me since the city's teeming with carpetbaggers who have little respect for the city's rich heritage. Kudo's to Robert Snell and the DNews for keeping their reporting on a professional level.

**Thruster315** · March-11-13, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by bopcity

Kudo's to Robert Snell and the DNews for keeping their reporting on a professional level.

AMEN! Report the news and not be the news.

**bopcity** · March-11-13, 09:40 AM

Kilpatrick and Ferguson guilty, five counts so far...

**Malcove Magnesia** · March-11-13, 09:43 AM

Bernard Kilpatrick appears to be coming out of this unscathed so far. Amazing to hear all these "guilty" verdicts.

**bopcity** · March-11-13, 09:45 AM

And now Bernard goes down...

**rondinjp** · March-11-13, 09:50 AM

All i can say about that verdict is wow. I am floored.

**Ltdave** · March-11-13, 09:58 AM

Guilty in 40 of 45 counts of extortion and racketeering. .....

I guess they won't be taking his tether off for trip to go see Carlitta THIS weekend either. .....

**Thruster315** · March-11-13, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Ltdave

Guilty in 40 of 45 counts of extortion and racketeering. .....

I guess they won't be taking his tether off for trip to go see Carlitta THIS weekend either. .....

Let's not forget that Kwame's still in violation of the STATE for hiding some of his income. Today was just the reading of the Federal charges.

**dmike76** · March-11-13, 09:58 AM

YES!!!!! I know that we will never chase all of the snakes out of Detroit government, but I still think this sends a clear message to those who think they can get away with anything here. If he would have been let off.....I shudder to think how much worse things could have become with corruption. I am thrilled about this verdict.

**Honky Tonk** · March-11-13, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by dmike76

YES!!!!! I know that we will never chase all of the snakes out of Detroit government, but I still think this sends a clear message to those who think they can get away with anything here. If he would have been let off.....I shudder to think how much worse things could have become with corruption. I am thrilled about this verdict.

Here's are the verdicts as they are read. Keep refreshing the home page.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/03/...rge-by-charge/

**MizMotown** · March-11-13, 10:04 AM

well.. Bobby walked in saying it was a good day and God is good. Just sayin....

**Gannon** · March-11-13, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by MizMotown

well.. Bobby walked in saying it was a good day and God is good. Just sayin....

Oddly, that is what I'm sayin' now. Tryin' not to gloat...don't think that'd be karmically correct.

**Detroit Stylin** · March-11-13, 10:05 AM

Get their asses in prison PRONTO...

**MizMotown** · March-11-13, 10:06 AM

why would they even let him go back? That I don't get. Highly doubt it would happen for the average Joe?

**Wheels** · March-11-13, 10:20 AM

I haven't had a cigarette in years, but I sure could use one after that verdict!!

**401don** · March-11-13, 10:23 AM

In the words of Rocky Balboa, "YOU AIN'T SO BAD, YOU AIN'T NOTHIN"

**daddeeo** · March-11-13, 10:32 AM

The party's over.

**MizMotown** · March-11-13, 10:41 AM

It's a sad day [[especially for Kwame and Bobby and their families) but it's nice this chapter is closing. As a student of A Course In Miracles it's not God who punishes us, we punish ourselves. As long as one believes in the concept of guilt it's pretty smart to avoid things that [[consciously and unconsciously) makes one feel guilty.) One usually will set themselves up for the fall... This lets the Powers that be off the hook and makes one 100% responsible for their experiences in this world... anyway at this time I really do offer prayers [[cuz I believe in these things...) to all that had involvement in this drama...

Now on to the appeal process...

**Lowell** · March-11-13, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by MizMotown

It's a sad day [[especially for Kwame and Bobby and their families) but it's nice this chapter is closing. As a student of A Course In Miracles it's not God who punishes us, we punish ourselves.

Add to that, a criminal punishes his family too.

**bopcity** · March-11-13, 11:20 AM

>> Jurors said they were not angry at Kilpatrick.

“I wouldn’t call it anger,” a female juror said. “More disappointment with me voting for the mayor twice. I thought that he could be a good leader and sitting here on trial for the past six months I saw a lot that really, really turned my stomach and I couldn’t believe these things were going on.”

Another female juror said she felt sorry for Kilpatrick’s wife and three sons.

"I feel bad for the families. There's always a bit of sadness for the children and the families...I don't feel bad for the defendants, because I think you go into things knowing what you're doing."

**JBMcB** · March-11-13, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by MizMotown

As long as one believes in the concept of guilt it's pretty smart to avoid things that [[consciously and unconsciously) makes one feel guilty.)

I'm pretty sure Kilpatrick does not feel guilty. I'm pretty sure he felt entitled to any money he could make in any manner he could.

**jt1** · March-11-13, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by JBMcB

I'm pretty sure Kilpatrick does not feel guilty. I'm pretty sure he felt entitled to any money he could make in any manner he could.

No question. In his mind he is a victim and still won't admin to or realize he did anything wrong. Hopefully 20 years in prison will help him see the error of his ways.

**Downriviera** · March-11-13, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by JBMcB

I'm pretty sure Kilpatrick does not feel guilty. I'm pretty sure he felt entitled to any money he could make in any manner he could.

I agree. He was never humble. Wearing the expensive suits and always smiling. Its a shame. He could have been a hero for this city. He had the charisma. The big money he craved would have come later in legitimate ways. Glad its over now lets get a new mayor and council, let the efm do their job and get this turned around. Looking forward to what the future has in store for Detroit.