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Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle was indicted today on a host of federal charges ranging from bribery to extortion, mail fraud and making false statements and court documents contend that former City Councilwoman Monica Conyers participated at every turn of the conspiracy.
Also charged was former state legislator Mary Waters, who lives with Riddle. The pair were charged with conspiracy to bribe and two counts of bribery stemming from their alleged roles in helping a Southfield pawnshop relocate and expand in that city.
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Group wants John Conyers investigated
Jul 6th, 2009 - The Detroit News
Washington -- A conservative group asked the House ethics committee today to investigate whether U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, possibly violated ethics rules and federal bribery laws over his support for a waste injection well in Romulus.
Gunman reportedly in Topeka VA Medical Center building
Jul 6th, 2009 - kansascity.com
TOPEKA | Initial reports indicate a gunman is inside the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. The Topeka Capital-Journal is reporting on its Web site that there have been no reports of shots fired or injuries.
13 charged in $100M mortgage fraud in New York City; 12 others waive indictment, plead guilty
Jul 6th, 2009 - Newsday.com
NEW YORK (AP) - Twenty-five people, including lawyers, bankers, mortgage brokers and appraisers, and a mortgage company have been charged with committing mortgage frauds involving at least $102 million...
Former Jackson biz associate: Debbie Rowe is confirmed to attend singer's memorial service
Jul 6th, 2009 - StarTribune.com
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel said on ABC's "Good Morning America" that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats...
Wife's scandal dinging Conyers
Jul 6th, 2009 - POLITICO.com
Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) is at the center of a brewing political storm in Detroit that involves his jail-bound wife, a predicament that some insiders think has left him more vulnerable to challenge than ever before. Late last month...
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Feds paint Conyers as bold shakedown artist
The federal grand jury indictment might say “United States of America vs. Samuel L. Riddle Jr.” But the name of Monica Conyers surfaces everywhere in the 27-page document, which contends that the former city councilwoman played Bonnie to Riddle’s Clyde as they prowled Detroit, boldly shaking down businesspeople and stuffing their pockets.(Political News)
SethStuckThu, Jul 16th, 200920 Diggs, 0 CommentsDetroit Pay-to-Play Scandal Expands
Southfield City Council member William D. Lattimore was indicted for bribery recently. He's alleged to have accepted $7,000 from the same pawn shop owner as Monica Conyers is rumored to have received some $40,000 in jewelry from. Seems Detroit is willing to share with the suburbs after all.(Political News)
cynicalsynapseWed, Jul 8th, 20091 Diggs, 0 CommentsWhere is John Conyers?
Senator John Conyers Jr. hasn’t been seen lately since his controversial council member wife, Monica Conyers notification of a possible indictment by federal officials in connection with the Synagro deal. Political analyst clearly stated Senator Conyers know when to stand firm for something or when walk away.(Political News)
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