The father of a Detroit boy, whose 11-day disappearance made national headlines, has agreed to a plea deal. Charles Bothuell IV has plead guilty to 4th degree child abuse. Bothell told the court he did hit his son Charlie with a plastic pipe. He plead guilty in exchange for dismissal of the 2nd degree charge. The prosecutor agreed Bothuell be sentenced to 18 months’ probation and that he have no contact with his son. He must also attend anger management classes.
Dec. 8, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, about Netflix announcing a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
Dec. 8, 2025 ~ Crain’s Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the latest news coming out of Michigan State University, Bedrock‘s CEO hopeful that Michigan lawmakers will expand a critical tax incentive program, Big Sean and Usher‘s new investment in Detroit, and more.
Dec. 8, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds are joined by Mitch Albom, host of The Mitch Albom Show on WJR, to preview this week’s SAY Detroit Radiothon happening at Somerset Mall on Thursday, Dec. 11.
