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Kwame takes his case to the Supreme Court

Jan 21, 2016 | 6:42 AM

Kwame Kilpatrick CNN photo

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. Local 4 News is reporting Kilpatrick’s attorney told them the appeal was filed Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court. A jury found Kilpatrick guilty in 2013 of Kilpatrick rigging contracts, taking bribes, and other corrupt acts, often with contractor Bobby Ferguson. A text message trail elaborating how he and Ferguson fixed deals is what eventually tipped the jury’s verdict.

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