Quote Originally Posted by Lowell View Post
I guess this isn't as big or catchy news as Mr. Cushingberry's recent non-criminal revelations so it appears that a 'civil' embezzlement by a public figure doesn't warrant the same throng of reporters.



Full Oakland Press article here >>

This is mildly reminiscent of Art Blackwell writing himself checks from the impoverished Highland Park coffers while serving as unpaid EFM. While Mr. Blackwell was convicted of criminal wrong-doing for helping himself to $264K, he only got probation and like, Mr. Sherman, stuck with restitution.
I really hope you're not suggesting that the goings on in podunk birmingham should share equal air time with the running of Michigans most populous city during the most dire period of it's existance.