Kwame Kilpatrick Says He’ll Rise Again, Despite Resignation, Jail Time

September 5th, 2008

Outgoing Detroit mayor tells citizens he takes responsibility for felonies.
Outgoing mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick says his fall from political grace won’t be the end of his contributions to community leadership. Hours after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice and announcing his plans to resign, the beleaguered leader gave farewell speech to supporters and live TV cameras, saying, “I take full responsibility for my actions.” Kilpatrick agreed to serve four months in jail and pay $1 million in restitution in exchange for dismissal of perjury charges, additional felonies and the possibility of 10 or more years in prison. In addition, the mayor must surrender his law license and agrees not to run for office during his five years of probation. Kilpatrick’s perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office charges stemmed from his discipline of cops whose investigation into police overtime threatened to expose the mayor’s personal life. Dozens of text messages sent between Kilpatrick and his ex-chief of staff Christine Beatty show an extra-marital affair between them in 2003. The former officers were blocked from probing alleged overtime abuse by Kilpatrick’s security squad whose members reportedly served duty during the mayor’s sexual encounters. Kilpatrick and Beatty, who’s now divorced, denied their affair while under oath at a 2007 civil trial where the investigating cops sued the mayor and the city. The cops won their lawsuit and the mayor later settled on the city’s behalf for $8.4 million - apparently after learning about the text messages. Beatty has since divorced her husband and also faces multiple felonies. “I wish that we could turn back the hands of time and tell that young man to make better choices, but I can’t,” Kilpatrick said Thursday night. Immediately following his guilty plea, the mayor pleaded no contest in a separate assault case involving a July confrontation with Wayne County sheriff’s deputies. While not specifying how he’d comeback from the legal and political devastation he’s facing, Kilpatrick expressed pride and appreciation for his administration and family, saying he’ll “rise” again.

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SHARONDA said on September 5th, 2008

DONT LET THEM RASICTS GET YOU DOWN KWAME YALLS MY BOY

Jesscia said on September 5th, 2008

Mmm, just saw his profile on a famous WEALTHY&SEXY dating site http://BillionaireRomance.com yesterday. What is he looking for on that site??

Eunice said on September 5th, 2008

Yes, he will overcome this and he will be a much better person for this. “We fall down” But we must not stay down. Get up and rebuild. Rebuild his family. Rebuild his relationshipwith Christ and then he will indeed rise again. God Bless him and his family and the cith of Detroit.

S. Clemmons said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame, please know that I have been and continue to pray for you and your family. It behooves “us”, and I mean our black community, to ALWAYS stay where we need to and do what we need to. Racists or not, had you been doing, or perhaps not doing what you said you were not, none of this would have happened. You placed yourself in jeopardy and in a BAD SITUATION, your family and now your future. How can the city of Detroit trust you when you admit the lies?!? Perhaps during your “government vacation” you will THINK about your actions and the way in which you conducted yourself as Mayor, and vow to do better for yourself and your family. The school of hard knocks is NEVER pretty; let’s pray it’s a lesson you won’t soon forget and sincerely and truly make a BETTER future for yourself. Peace!

bill said on September 5th, 2008

Thank God, because of Jesus God forgives any and all sins. A lot of good things can happen to man in five years with a repented heart.

Bill said on September 5th, 2008

Thank God , because of Jesus Christ, God forgives any and all sins. A lot of good things can happen to a man in the next five years with a repented heart.

Raymond said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame has to learn that when you are under oath you have to tell the truth. It would have been an indescretion and he would have had some amends but he would not now be going to jail if he had just told the truth. You simply cannot lie under oath and it turn out well. He has to be man enough to own up to his actions and then he can truly talk about rising again. It is not about racism, it is about him lying under oath.

karyn said on September 5th, 2008

Well - God says if you don’t confess your sins in secret, He’ll put them on the rooftop. The issue is that sin just doesn’t affect the person, the outgoing mayor has put Detroit on a rooftop. He may think that the issue is now over, but he has forgotten that he has to answer to a God who “is angry with the wicked everyday.” So - -serve your time down here, so you won’t have to serve your time DOWN THERE. As a Detroiter, I am saddened to see that a young black man has allowed his flesh to control his actions. I hope that his time in jail and all the other things he has to pay helps him. However, I have been bothered by that smirk of his makes me doubt. “Smiling faces tell lies!”

DANNY said on September 5th, 2008

SHARONDA SHUT UP!!!! OH MY GOD YOU MAKE ME SICK WITH U’R IGNORANCE!!!!
what part of this ENTIRE trial had anything to do with race??? this man lied under oath, he cheated on his wife on the tax payers dime at that and then tried to cover it up!!! so please…enlighten me to how tha “WHITE MAN” made this gentleman in power do all that? what did they pull out his business from his pants and force him onto that woman. no wait, i know…the white monster made him LIE in court under oath RIGHT!!!
it’s people like you…that will continously make it hard…for the REAL issues to be heard…because no matter what the situation is…in your eyes…as long as one person is black…the black person must be right and it will always be the white mans fault. i sure hope that if you have kids…u don’t pump this type of hate into their hearts. if u do…may God help them…

danny said on September 5th, 2008

were are my comments?

daniel said on September 5th, 2008

SHARONDA SHUT UP!!!! OH MY GOD YOU MAKE ME SICK WITH U’R IGNORANCE!!!!
what part of this ENTIRE trial had anything to do with race??? this man lied under oath, he cheated on his wife on the tax payers dime at that and then tried to cover it up!!! so please…enlighten me to how tha “WHITE MAN” made this gentleman in power do all that? what did they pull out his business from his pants and force him onto that woman. no wait, i know…the white monster made him LIE in court under oath RIGHT!!!
it’s people like you…that will continously make it hard…for the REAL issues to be heard…because no matter what the situation is…in your eyes…as long as one person is black…the black person must be right and it will always be the white mans fault. i sure hope that if you have kids…u don’t pump this type of hate into their hearts. if u do…may God help them….

daniel said on September 5th, 2008

SHARONDA SHUT UP!!!! OH MY GOD YOU MAKE ME SICK WITH U’R IGNORANCE!!!!
what part of this ENTIRE trial had anything to do with race??? this man lied under oath, he cheated on his wife on the tax payers dime at that and then tried to cover it up!!! so please…enlighten me to how tha “WHITE MAN” made this gentleman in power do all that? what did they pull out his business from his pants and force him onto that woman. no wait, i know…the white monster made him LIE in court under oath RIGHT!!!
it’s people like you…that will continously make it hard…for the REAL issues to be heard…because no matter what the situation is…in your eyes…as long as one person is black…the black person must be right and it will always be the white mans fault. i sure hope that if you have kids…u don’t pump this type of hate into their hearts. if u do…may God help them

daniel said on September 5th, 2008

SHARONDA SHUT UP!!!! OH MY GOD YOU MAKE ME SICK WITH U’R IGNORANCE!!!!
what part of this ENTIRE trial had anything to do with race??? this man lied under oath, he cheated on his wife on the tax payers dime at that and then tried to cover it up!!! so please…enlighten me to how tha “WHITE MAN” made this gentleman in power do all that? what did they pull out his business from his pants and force him onto that woman. no wait, i know…the white monster made him LIE in court under oath RIGHT!!!
it’s people like you…that will continously make it hard…for the REAL issues to be heard…because no matter what the situation is…in your eyes…as long as one person is black…the black person must be right and it will always be the white mans fault. i sure hope that if you have kids…u don’t pump this type of hate into their hearts. if u do…may God help them all

danny said on September 5th, 2008

SHARONDA SHUT UP!!!! OH MY GOD YOU MAKE ME SICK WITH U’R IGNORANCE!!!!
what part of this ENTIRE trial had anything to do with race??? this man lied under oath, he cheated on his wife on the tax payers dime at that and then tried to cover it up!!! so please…enlighten me to how tha “WHITE MAN” made this gentleman in power do all that? what did they pull out his business from his pants and force him onto that woman. no wait, i know…the white monster made him LIE in court under oath RIGHT!!!
it’s people like you…that will continously make it hard…for the REAL issues to be heard…because no matter what the situation is…in your eyes…as long as one person is black…the black person must be right and it will always be the white mans fault. i sure hope that if you have kids…u don’t pump this type of hate into their hearts. if u do…may God help them all.

A Clark said on September 5th, 2008

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Mayor Kilpatrick has ask God to forgive him and he ask his wife to forgive him, so people please let it go. If this was your family or even you, would you be so quick to condem?. Yes he is going to jail, and that is the punishment for his crime, but after he has paid his dues, he should be able to grow and move on from this. It is not about black or white, it is about humanity. Like Judge Mathis said “second chances, I got one”. We see you again at the top of your political game Kwame..God Bless you and keep you, that is my prayer.

A Clark said on September 5th, 2008

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Mayor Kilpatrick has ask God to forgive him and he ask his wife to forgive him, so people please let it go. If this was your family or even you, would you be so quick to condem?. Yes he is going to jail, and that is the punishment for his crime, but after he has paid his dues, he should be able to grow and move on from this. It is not about black or white, it is about humanity. Like Judge Mathis said “second chances, I got one”. We will see you again at the top of your political game Kwame..God Bless you and keep you, that is my prayer.

A Clark said on September 5th, 2008

We Will see you again at the top of your political game.

Cocoa59 said on September 5th, 2008

I think its sad that he has to spend time in jail when they have Casey Anderson who have lied to the police and probaly under oath. She reported her 2 year old child missing after 31 days. Now there thinking the now 3 year old is dead. BUT GUESS WHAT? Casey Anderson is being repeatly bonded out of jail over and over again. Now GUESS WHAT? there thinking about doing a movie deal to continue to bond her out of jail. I really believe some races help there own in there dirt.

Bmac said on September 5th, 2008

All the above comments are true take heeve Mayor

Annette said on September 5th, 2008

Another brillant man just let his personal demons get in his way. He will rise above this nonsense a better man. He has been an effective leader for the city even though most would rather concentrate on the current situation. He will be missed! I personally am praying for everyone affected in this mess.

ANGELIC777 said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame, you will rise, because that is what you put out in the universe to do.
Its not about race, its about admitting your mistakes and growing from them.
You have a long life ahead of you. Being a young man, there was so much temptations out there. Now! you will be awares. Woman has been a weakness for man since Eve. When are you guys going to learn, a woman can make you or break you. You selected the later. Now try and build with the woman that will make you (wife). Have a blessed life.
You are not the first man to fall and you will not be the last. I just want to know when are you guys going to learn, and stop falling from grace.

Mssylady said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame got a just sentence for this portion of his crime. Kwame did a lot to try to beat the system, but did not get away scott free. Too much pride can bring down any man, it did Solomon and now Kwame. This man, Kwame has done a lot that cost the city of Detroit a lot of money. Now let’s not forget that he did a lot for the city to restore it too. But doing wrong always has a way of coming back to bite you. I was once very proud of Kwame and now I am ashamed of his antics. But I believe in his intelligence and if he wills himself to make a comeback, then he will do it. And hopefully he will have learned lessons which will make him an even better person as a leader than he was before.

jsmith said on September 5th, 2008

I think that its a shame that when we get a Black, or African Amrican in office, we have some that just let us down. He could have been more that what he was! Black Leaders need to know that when they take on postions in a political office it is not all about you anymore. They represent a past, present nd future and they hould be held accountable for their actions. I think that he should just bow out nicely and never return to any office. He doesn’t know how to handle a postion with authority because its obvious hw he handles it. Word to the wise Kmame what up withe the loud suits, dress for business not play.

Pamela (Indiana) said on September 5th, 2008

yeah he lied uner oath, cheated on his wife and should of came clean! They should get her too! He should of known when you are African American they will watch you closely and any little thing you do and say will be used against you. They were both wrong for having a relationship of that nature (no sin in greater than the next)! Once again Satan has came in and devour both families and only God can reverse the curse and restore everyone involved. I pray that both familes seek God and ask God to supply all thier needs and bring comfort and peace!

Moja Mo said on September 5th, 2008

Bill Clinton told the truth and he remained in office! Kwame lied (never should of did it and then when he was caught he should of confess)…. he should of known that when you are black then you will be watched like a hawk!

PBrown said on September 5th, 2008

I shall do a minor evil to achieve a greater good or My aim for greater good makes all the evils I have done right.

Mayor Kilpatrick this is not the end, but, a new beginning. This too shall pass!!!

May God restore a new life for you, your wife and family.

bbarb12000 said on September 5th, 2008

even the people of Detroit cant be as stupid as the people in Washington D.C or can they? where in hell(Detroit) did he get a million bucks?

mcl said on September 5th, 2008

thank god, kwamee is out and finally stepped down. this scandal along with everything else he has done wrong has almost completely destroyed everything this city has worked so hard to gain. and to prove how corrupt he is, even his last act of mayor is illegal. good bye to the worst thing that ever happened politically to not only the city of detroit but the state of michigan.

SHARONDA said on September 5th, 2008

DANIEL YOU IGNORANT AS HELL

Vinnie said on September 5th, 2008

how can they be a bunch of RASICTS when 75% of the people against him where black. you cant assult police officers end of story!!!

Ms Lollipop said on September 5th, 2008

Yes, Bill Clinton lied and had to resign afterwards. Mayor Kilpatrick lied and had to pay as well. I am still in support of the man. I just think that taking the man’s pension and making him pay $1M in restitiutions is a bit much. What is the $1M really for? He is a strong man and will back on top of his game. God Bless him and his family. He still has support in the “D”.

PBrown said on September 5th, 2008

2nd comment

I shall do a minor evil to achieve a greater good or My aim for greater good makes all the evils I have done right.

Mr. Kilpatrick this is not the end, it’s a new beginning. This too shall pass!!!

May God recover and restore a new life for you, your wife, and family.

beloved said on September 5th, 2008

Trust. He will rise. I hope the mayor learns from this lesson. He was an effective leader, I was looking forward to the city making a come-up . So now i will wait to see where the city is headed, since it was so much extra work was put in getting Kwame out of office. Everybody put in overtime, while we are here starving in this MF. The mayor was bringing change, people don’t like change. The mayor did get “caught” breaking the law. So he should have to answer for that. But it went too far. Did it affect his ability to effectively run the city? People lie everyday , and people are going to continue to lie.

Tee Jay said on September 5th, 2008

He got a slap on the wrists!!! His sentence is a joke!!!! Any other black man or white man for that matter, that wasn’t rich or a politician would have been sentenced for REAL time. How many felony’s did he commit? Including asssault on a police officer and numerous violations of the court?!?! Our court system is a joke and so is he!!!!

Shawana said on September 5th, 2008

Ya’ll know YT holds us to a higher standard than they hold themselves …IT’S ALL GOOD we come from Greatness…we should be held to a Higher Standard…
That just means, in Gods eyes we are people of higher morals…which is a great thing…THE BIBLE SAYS: When God Finally finishes with this system of things, those that were LAST will be FIRST and the First (YT) will be last…It won’t be long ya’ll.

This whole legal and political structure is being reconstructed AS WE SPEAK. Even, if Mother Nature has to come in and have her way, By the grace of God. this judicial and political structure is coming to an end.

You know most white people don’t know good moral judgement for thier own people anyway, but they can sure dish it out on us!…LET THEM KEEP DOING IT…IT IS ALL GOING TO BACK FIRE ON THEM IN THE END. They are the ones who don’t learn from thier mistakes because of it.

It;s like Micheal Vick and a boatload of other unjust rulings…if they had been White people the punishment would have not been so harsh…

God is keeping count of it all ya’ll

It;s all good!

The good thing here is that the Brotha’ FINALLY admitted his faults and was honest with himself….Give Thanks…now he and his family can heal. inspite of what YT puts on him…he can stand up before GOD at this time and move on in the spirit of Truth!

Halle lujah

my prayers are with him and his family. and the nation as a whole…we need it.

asaawa said on September 5th, 2008

Oh kwame! is he a ghanaian?
i’m so sorry for him,but he is such a brave man,safe man.

Josephine said on September 5th, 2008

This Mayor is young and stupid.
He will learn.
Now his law degree is gone. That is the worst.
His wife and children are embarrased and ashamed of him.
The black community is again shamed with another leader.
Why are black men always getting caught with their hands in the cookie jar?
Pussy is the down-fall of our leaders.

PoRo said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame was a fool and thought he was above the law. He never believed he would be prosecuted for his actions “in Detroit”. Its not a matter of race, its a matter of the LAW and Lying…….

Erika said on September 5th, 2008

It it is just like Black People to stand behind someone who has fcked. The white man had nothing to do with this.. The white man didn’t make him cheat on his wife, send text messages to his mistress and then lie about it under oath. All the while the people of Detroit were paying for it. He did all this on his own. He should have been stepped down before it even came to this. But true to form like most black men his ego got in the way and now he’s paying for it. I hope that he never comes back to run for anything.. Or will the city of Detroit be just as dumb as DC and re-elect?

Supermax said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame will be back, he comes from a political family. I voted for Kwame twice and I voted for him because he is a politician. He knows how to get things done, being a “loving faithful husband” is not a prerequisite for leadership. In fact many of America’s “great” leaders were unfaithful. (King, Kennedy, Roosevelt, Clinton) Detroit is a tough “working class” city, were not afraid to get a little dirty and I hope my neighbors will remember that we need a Mayor with a litte dirt, because the suburbs will eat a “soft, hen pecked, spineless, loving devoted husband” alive if that’s who we elect. Because we know he won’t have an affair and “embarrass” the city. Mayor Colman Young ruled Detroit for years, had kids out of “wedlock” and cursed out anyone who opposed him, and we named the Municipal Building after him. Kwame will bounce back from this, the fact that they made him agree not to run for office for 5 years, speaks to his popularity and support amoung the people of Detroit.

P.J. said on September 5th, 2008

The allegations of rascism in the case of the lawabiding people verses the very questionable Kwame Kilpatrick are old and stupid.

Is Kilpatrick the man that I would want to reprtesent me? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Is there such a shortage of black men who are qualified to hold the down the office of city mayor, that someone like Kilpatrick gets elected? If he was white, I’m sure that the black community would not give hiom a free pass.

Maybe Detroit deserves to be led by a convicted criminal.

P.J. said on September 5th, 2008

Jesscia…
Please do not subject us to any more of your garbage advertisements for that website of yours. We really don’t appreciate the clutter of your commentaries (which so far, has nothing to do with the issues).

Ian said on September 5th, 2008

I hope that we hear that he is a changed man after his 5 years and that he is able to find an HONEST job that will keep him too busy to get into any more trouble or into the pockets of the general public. Tough job for the new mayor and I wish him luck….be honest and you will gain the respect of the voters and Detroit can once again be a city proud of both its government and its peoples.

Stacey said on September 5th, 2008

The speach that the MAYOR gave last night, was his best. He was Strong , confident, and seemed very seceire about what he had done. His wife was looking much better. My heart went out to her the day before ,when she was in the courtroom. Kwame Kilpatrick could of been better. And if he really wants to lead Detroit again, he has alot to prove to the people of this great city. And as for the rascism, that’s crap and eveyyone knows this. He broke the law. In my eyes anyone caught breaking the goes to jail. Good luck Kwame And god bless your family

Brenda said on September 5th, 2008

As a former Detroiter now living in Arizona, I am glad that this is finally over for the city and it’s residents. It is time to move on and a time to begin the healing process. My prayers are with all involved especially the children from both sides. Detroit is still a great city and Michigan a great state, and I hope it can too rise from the ashes. We all make mistakes and hopefully both the former Mayor and Christine can take the lessons learned and never repeat them especially talking on city-owned Blackberries. I’d like to also praise Kim Worthy for doing a great job once again to bring those responsible to justice. And for those angry with Governor Grandholm, she was just doing her job.

shannlinwo said on September 5th, 2008

Roger That!!!

ken said on September 5th, 2008

Only God Can bring this man back from his distructive ways. The only problem is I don;t think he has that option. This man has pride and an ego .God only gives grace to the humble. Humble yourself because you want to not because your forced into it.

Bee Bee said on September 5th, 2008

He brought shame on the city of Detroit. Ask anyone outside of Michigan what they think of Detroit and you are likely to hear some very negative things - with Kwame at or near the top of the list. He had an opportunity to do some very good things for the people he had the honor to serve - but he failed. This is not something that happened to him - this is something that he created. What a sad man. Detroit loses all around.

Reb said on September 5th, 2008

You people that are still Kwame supporte rs… ;… ..STUPID !!!!!! What exactly did he do for the city?? All of the things he claims he did (i.e. Superbowl, All Star Game) were already in place before he even got in office, thanks to DENNIS ARCHER! I’m so glad I no longer work or live in Detoilet.

Conrad said on September 5th, 2008

I don’t see why not.But let this be a lesson for all blacks,you are always under a microscope and on the radar when you are black in what ever you do.Politics, entertainment or just a ordinary joe blow.Yes, the mayor did get to big headed but this should humble him and remind him that you are responsible for your actions.

Carl Barnes said on September 5th, 2008

Kwame may indeed be back after his probation is over, arrogant thief and liar that he is. The citizens of Detroit were stupid enough to vote him into office not once but twice. There is no good reason to think they wouldn’t do the same again.

gail said on September 5th, 2008

Jsmith, I agree with you. However, I wish him the best.

tap dat said on September 5th, 2008

PEOPLE, PEOPLE

This was not about RACE.

Kwame Kilpatrick has never shown remorse for what he’s done. He basically laughed throughout his “guilty” plea. The whole thing is a joke for him.

Anybody who believe that he will rise from this and be in a position of power has blinders on. He is a thief and a liar. People of Detroit, please, please do not let this man back into office.

LittleLucy said on September 5th, 2008

cuddles to daniel’s comment. thank you for pointing it in black on white. some people just don’t get it and you called them out. People keep talking about it’s Kwame’s business who he had an affair with. some of us do get it he had an affair with another women SO WHAT not our concern but he SCREWED DETROIT and some of them can’t see the forest from the trees. In case someone does not understand SCREWED DETROIT he lied to the people he was leading. All that stuff he said he done for the City on TV last night HA HA, when he was still in High School and College it was already in the makings from previous Mayors. I can remember the late great Mayor Young telling folks off about Detroit when he was trying to fight for something he believed would help Detroit rise up. Oh excuse me didn’t Mayor Archer have meetings regarding some of the now things Detroit has? It’s funny how people do the majority of the work and then another person shows up and takes all the credit for it. I’m sure i’m gonna piss somebody off. oooooollllllllllll weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Tre said on September 5th, 2008

The only good thing I can say about Kwame is that he’s at least now attempting to take responsibility for his actions. Situations like this are sad to me. It is hard enough for us African Americans to get ahead..but when in power, it’s situations like this that the public hears about..making it more difficult for everyone. Regardless of whether or not he becomes a “better person” in the future, he was a grown man when he committed all these crimes and he should have known better. At this level of power, one’s honesty , responsibility and maturity is not only a reflection of themselves, their family and decision making abilities, but also impacts the lives and objectives of other responsible African Americans working 10 times as hard to make it in a racist society. Lets hope next time..if there is a next time, Kwame is able to think of others, in particular his fellow African Americans, before he makes more mistakes. I pray that Obama can lead the way!

tiny-tee said on September 5th, 2008

What the hell was he thinking he did’nt think he was going to caught well think again i think he should get what ever is coming to him and was it worth it i think not and wht is is his wife saying to him i know she is embrassed about his actions. Well i think he needs prayer and time to think on what he has done to his life and career it is pretty much history. better luck next time.

Grape said on September 5th, 2008

of course he will be back he is to dumb to know when to stop….. hence the web of lies he told!

CC said on September 5th, 2008

It’s very easy to judge someone else and to even say what I would have done but until you have been place in his shoes Judge Not for God has already judge us all. Now what we should be doing is praying for each other so we may have the wisdom to not make the same mistake. Yes Detroit is hurting but No fault of the Mayor, but due to the fact like every other city across this nation the economy, people losing their homes,and job losses.

Arreba said on September 5th, 2008

Supermax, It is that kind of thinking that is keeping our society down; that guy cheated on his wife by using tax money to pay for his lavish lifestyle. He put himself before the people he was meant to serve and for that reason, he was meant to go down. He may come back to the political whelm…who knows? All I know is this: If I ever move back to Detroit [NOT!!!], I will never vote for that dude. If he comes to Boston, we will throw him out of our city–better yet, our state–quick! I just hope that Ken Cockrel, Jr. will be able to hold Detroit down before they have their special election….

john said on September 5th, 2008

red navigator, two dead strippers, vacations on the citys dime, gary brown and howard nelthrup, 8.4 million dollars, christine beatty, lying under oath and assaulting a cop scandle after scandle and cover up after cover up all of this and you people play the race card race had nothing to do with this and by the way neither did god his sentence was a joke and so is he when all is said and done his mommy will find him a nice job in washington probably as a lobbyist for ethics reform { ha ha ha } lets just remember him for what he was a corrupt politician and now a convicted felon see ya kk you got off easy

kurt said on September 5th, 2008

About time, this man is a evil self absorbed person who cheats on his wife and city dozens of times. His wife is a joke as well. She knows he cheats whenever he thinks he can get away with it and yet she stays. The funny think is that the people of Detroit actually reelected him. That is why Detroit is so far gone that it will never come back and to those of you that think that it will, I say, go for a 2 hour ride in and around the city. Their is only about 2 or 3 decent areas. The rest is boarded up and falling apart homes.

Laura said on September 5th, 2008

Ms Lollipop wants to know what the 1M is for? How about to pay for the raises he gave all of his “loyal” (read leeches off of the city payroll) appointees. Ol’ Ella had her resignation in within minutes of Kwame’s guilty plea. (I’m sure she had nothing to hide !!) Ms Lollipop, the 1M will be used to pay for the “retirement” of all of the fleeing rats!

erika said on September 5th, 2008

as a detroiter, that he will rise again. the city really feels like he was ambushed by the media, and hasn’t had the opportunity to correct his mistakes. while others believe that he got what he deserves, we are a forgiving people. and i believe that the city wants him as a young black mayor to succeed, and will give him the chance to redeem himself. we are a very forgiving people, which may work out for HIS benefit…but who knows for the city’s benefit

erika said on September 5th, 2008

and furthermore, i frankly don’t appreciate people that have never been to detroit or voted or lived in detroit to keep commenting. it’s just something for you all to talk about today, and tomorrow it will be forgotten about. you have no idea what good he’s done for our city, and why we liked him as a mayor in the first place. just because it’s been in the media, doesn’t mean you know everything about what’s been going on either. that’s what’s wrong with our society…you feel entitled to talk about stuff you know nothing about or have any control over. go sit down somewhere, and make a change in your community or something

cirrusdr said on September 6th, 2008

For the sake of the City of Detroit I hope that his rise does not include ever running for public office again. He was a terrible Mayor and he used the city of Detroit’s money to live a rock star life style while laying of police offices and city workers. He set a very bad example for his children and the children of Detroit. I hope that he never returns to public office.

cirrusdr said on September 6th, 2008

For the sake of the City of Detroit I hope that his rise does not include ever running for public office again. He was a terrible Mayor and he used the city of Detroit’s money to live a rock star life style while laying off police officers and city workers. He set a very bad example for his children and the children of Detroit. I hope that he never returns to public office.

cirrusdr said on September 6th, 2008

For the sake of the City of Detroit I hope that his rise does not include ever running for public office again. He was a terrible Mayor and he used the city of Detroit’s money to live a rock star life style while laying off police officers and city workers. He set a very bad example for his children and the children of Detroit. I hope that he never returns to public office again.

LaKesha said on September 6th, 2008

Well I am from the city of Detroit, and I must say that alot of us love our mayor and are sorry for what happened to him… although the matter of him cheating on his wife did happen four years ago, he wasn’t justified in what he did. lying is wrong and Michigan goverment doesn’t care who you are if you lie under oath then they will get you. and the got him… however, he is the best mayor that we have because he has done so much for this city he is the one responsible for the rebirth of the city, superbowl, democratic nomonie convention, HardRock Cafe, Ice skating ring and a host of other things, before he got in office,downtown detroit was full of bums and curption,so he has done a great deal for us, and i am satisfyed with what he has done for he city. And when he run for office again, and he will because he loves the heck out of his city, I WILL PUT HIM BACK IN OFFICE, i’m not stupid for that because i love what he has done,building ramps on the street so that the elderly can walk or wheel their wheel chairs up and down the ramp with easy. AND FUTHERMORE THE MILLION DOLLARS WILL COME FROM HIS PENSION, BECAUSE HE WAS THE YOUNGEST HOUSE SPEAKER FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE HE BECAME MAYOR.

Tam Ex-Detroiter said on September 6th, 2008

I have watched this mayhem from afar and it is amazing that some of you diehard Mayor Fans to say he loves Detroit so much; however, he refused to step down and allow the city to move on so that normal business can continue on and all the negative press could stop. Now guess who is paying the cost for all this….the good ol’ citizens of Detroit.

Power got to the man but it is a blessing to him that he has finally admitted guilt to some of the charges and is reaping the consequences (he is getting off easy). He is far from humble by indicating that he will rise again.

Prayers are for the citizens of Detroit to receive a replacement Mayor who knowledge, skills and abilities to manage the city far exceeds any of his/her charisma, fast talk and self-indulgement.

laughbale mayor said on September 6th, 2008

The ex-mayor got off lightly. I now that he has a lengthy criminal record I hope by the time he is finished he is sentenced as a habitual criminal.

T. Covington said on September 6th, 2008

WHAT UP PEOPLE??? I want to say this real quick. Regardless of the “BIG HOMIE” being black, a lot of his problems didn’t come because of racism. A lot of his issues came because of his own infidelities. Come now!!! People wake up and stop trying to blame the white man for everything that happens to us. 1st of all, if you are in a top position, you already know you are being highly scruntinized. The hood life mentality need to be left alone. When you become a man or woman of such stature, it’s time to uplift those who want to look forward to such a position or future. It’s time to live healthy and do what’s right for all us black folk, not try and be in the public as a so called ICON, but live in the dark and try and do dirt that you don’t think will come back to you. It’s like one of the great parables of the bible; “You can’t serve two master!!!” It has to be one or the other. It’s also like one of the greatest sayings that we all were scolded on as children; “just because EJ want to jump off the cliff, does that mean we suppose to do the same???” Meaning, if a white man get away with being an infidel, does that mean we have to try the same and expect to get away with it??? We know the issues that follow us, why not continue to rise from those issues and be steadfast? We continue to get in our own way, because we condone all this madness and accept it as if it’s the actual face of Black Amercia. I’m sorry, I don’t believe in that and I most definitely don’t stand for it. If it’s wrong, call it, don’t accept it as if it’s something we should be happy or proud of dealing with. IT IS NOT A BADGE OF HONOR!!! This is/was my hometown MAYOR… Detroit is home to alot of my black people. Are We Gonna Give This City Back To The White Folks Because We Have Those Who Can’t Get Right??? I think not, we need to keep it a centralized area for black wealth and black folk coming up. Show these MOFO’s that we can be about power, wealth and our family values… BLACK AMERICA, STAND UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT!!! GET RID OF THE IGNORANCE & DEAL WITH THE REAL. WE OWE IT TO OURSELVES TO BE REAL WITH ONE ANOTHER AND UPLIFT OUR FAMILIES… GOD be with us all… Oh Yeah, DON”T 4GET TO REGISTER TO VOTE EITHER! OUR VOICE WILL BE GOLDEN IN THIS ELECTION!!!! PEACE

laughable mayor said on September 6th, 2008

I have never seen such disappointing, unintelligent, warped views on a person in my life. Kwame wanted to be mayor for the prestige that CAN come along with it. He exploited this to the fullest with his $1500.00 suits, ridiculous amount of security, his countless over-priced vehicles ect…THE CITY OF DETROIT IS BROKE PEOPLE! He connects with disenfranchised misguided younger blacks because they both are guided by what APPEARS to be success. Kwame tried to be the Suge Knight type. I like how he was equated to Coleman Young. Coleman Young was trash and destroyed Detroit. Dennis Archers family was involved with the Italian mafia. Now Kwame will go down as another loser for Detroit. Detroit is at the bottom of the barrel in comparison to all other cities in the US. He burried the word NI$$ER and than goes on to use it in an attempt to distract the public. Playing the race card was hilarious. The cops he fired were black, the city council who asked to have him removed is 95% black, Tamara Green is black, the women he cheated with were black, the city of Detroit is primarily black and his approval rating in the city is horrible. So cleary its ‘The Man” holding him down. He was voted in by blacks, thrown out by blacks, the guy who is responsible for it is Kwame Kilpatrick, and last I knew he was black. Don’t lose focus of whats at hand. He plead guilty cause he f*#ked up bad and tried burning anyone he could but himself avoiding conviction. This isn’t a Christian. This is a guy who wants the perks of being a christian while not being one…precisely the same thing he did as mayor.

T.Covington said on September 6th, 2008

Yo…. laughable mayor… What up (head nod)? Though I haven’t truly followed “The Man” and all his “sinful work”, but all that you said in the previous email, is this hardcore facts? If so, point me into the direction of finding this info. Not trying to ridicule you of what you are saying, I’m out of the loop with a lot of this stuff. Hell, I’m in Iraq and I have enough BS that I’m dealing with this way. Are you from the “D”? Bruh (you are a brotha right?), though this is like home to me (originally from Flint), I voiced my comments because I’m tired of so many of my people blaming the white man system on all of our problems. Homie knew what he was doing, let alone, most people who come into office know that they are still working off or with the projects that the previous mayors may have put into rotation. So, the glory hog statement would frame him quite right. If that’s what he actually did. All I know is Detroit, Flint, Saginaw is being hit hard with job and economic struggles. We don’t need another mayor who is concerned about what he can do for self.

laughable mayor said on September 6th, 2008

Something tells me they aren’t letting me respond T. Made 2 posts in response.

stephen zbyradowski said on September 6th, 2008

first of all isn’t it funny that evertime a black person screws up they have to play the racial card!!!!!
he screwed up and must pay , no racial issue at all
he said that he will rise again isn’t that what the south said after the war??\

admit it ex mayor of detroit , you are finished with politics, no one wants a ex felon in office, you can’t change that you no longer have any power, your are just another joe-blow

good bye

laughable mayor said on September 6th, 2008

wow BET…be nice if you would give me a response at my e-mail as to why you didn’t post my response to T. Covington. Anywho…I hope you get back home soon T. Best wishes and prayers to ya.

LittleLucy said on September 6th, 2008

To Laughable Mayor, much respect you deserve. After your comment on the black issue we can just shut the comment board down. After that nothing else needs to be said.

laughable mayor said on September 6th, 2008

The actually topic at hand was not race and I apologize for that. I was addressing people who used race in any measure as to the reason Kwame found himself in a bad situation. In no way was i trying to capitalize on him. I feel bad for Kwame. I do not get satisfaction from putting people down. I am not black. I was born in Highland Park and raised on the West Side of Detroit. I spent 8 years of my life in St Louis which is somewhat of a miniature Detroit. I am sickened by anyone who plays the race card just as much as I am by a rascist. In short this is what I wanted to express. You can remove people who BS you. Its when you believe your own BS that you are in a world of hurt. if you believe in people who are clearly BSing themselves than you need to take a look at who you have been putting faith and confidence in. Kwame at this point is dillusional and exhibits signs of being a sociopath. Anyone who is still not thoroughly convinced he is losing and believes he is winning needs serious therapy. Without naming examples these are the sort of folks who will take people to the gates of hell with them if they are not arrested and dealt with in one way or another. Corruption has always been a seriosu issue wit Detroit. Kwame did not invent it nor should he be demonized. We all fall prey to temptation because it is a HUMAN issue-not a race issue what my point. As for T Covington I’m Italian and I see my neighbor as my neighbor - nothing more or less. Kwame I hope you find what you need in the end of this. God Bless

erika said on September 6th, 2008

I am sorry, Kwame should feel bad, for lying, for commiting crimes, He as a black man should thought well before his actions, black man or white man if your a public person, (such as politics) you need to behave in a public manner, Its alreadly known that black men are labeled. To have had recieved explicit text messages and lie about it, you open that can of worms yourself. Its been a downwirl spin for you since. If you think that you will rise from this, thats good. Stay positive. you need to. But did you not learn anything from Eliot Spitzer’s situation?

SAN said on September 7th, 2008

I am not judging,but it ’s sad that he traded his future for a piece of booty, lies and greed. He made the choice to do so. My heart gones out to his family.

elaine said on September 7th, 2008

This mans behavior make White folks not want to vote for Obama. This man is sick and needs his butt kicked. We don’t need any two penny pimp in office. Is this why this city is going down? Sex addict…cheating on his wife..this fool is to hot to run a city. I say send him to jail and let him get off…the guy is hot.

lagrange,30240 said on September 7th, 2008

well everybody lie, something you need to keep it to yourself. That’s why its pays to travel alone, you won’t tell on yourself. as for his family, hold on to what you want.

Brenda said on September 7th, 2008

He’ll Rise Again—I hope in another city
not Detroit.

Linda said on September 7th, 2008

Mr. Mayor I have prayed for you and your family and still and hope for you and I will vote for in the future for what ever position you run for. KEEP HOPE ALIVE and Iwill be waiting for your come back.

Christian said on September 7th, 2008

I think it would a blessing to see Kwame rise again. The only way he can rise is if Gods helps pull him up. As a Detroit resident I feel the damage he has done to our city is unforgiveable and cannot be undone. Not only the shame and embarrassment but also a city deficit that even the national deficit cannot rival on respective scales. We have a long way to go to rebuild our city. I have faith in our citizens and although city government has in some ways dissapointed me, Detroit is every residents responsibilty. It is our responsibilty to elect a Mayor who will have the best interest of the city at heart, not just he or she’s personal interest.

boahplayer said on September 7th, 2008

We all have sinned. But there is consequences for our actions. He can still contribute to society without being in the political limelight.

ME ME said on September 8th, 2008

I THINK THAT KWAME HAD FUN DOIN WHAT HE WAS DOIN, AND IF HE COULD DO IT WIT CHRISTINE RIGHT NOW AND NOBODY WAS WATCHIN HE WOULD AND SHE WOULD TOO! CAUSE DEY WAS LUSTIN AFTER EACH OTHER AND WHEN U DOIN THAT, IT’S GOOOOD!!!

BUT HE’S PAYIN FOR WHAT HE DONE, AND HE’LL BE BACK… AND SLICKA THAN EVER! HA! HA! HA! HA!

Viola Perrin said on September 8th, 2008

Kwame M. Kilpratick, I love you for your intelligence and manner to capture the publics heart. I believe that the Media of Detroit tared and feathered you because so many individuals feared your abalities to lead. I am saddened that a personal issue has cost you and your family so much grief and distrubtion to your daily lives. But, I am a faith filled individual; And, I have been taught that GOD always refines those whom HE loves and has chosen for HIS duties to deliver greatness. GOD BLESS you and yours and know that this old lady will forever hold you in her daily prayers.

JM said on September 8th, 2008

Its over! lets make room for the next young black leader.

leozhang said on September 8th, 2008

WOW. he is a humor guy,many friends like to chat with him online on tall dating site http://Tallmingle.com ,He often told us some funny jokes. Seems he is famous on that site,especially some hot models talk with him positively.

kris hart said on September 9th, 2008

We all make mistake but it take a big man to appologize for his mistakes a n come back even stronger than ever. in closing mayor u will come back even stronger than ever. a Man that stand for nothing fall for anything.. Next time just remember dont get your money an loving n the same place.LOL

T. Covington said on September 9th, 2008

L.W. Thanks for your clarity!!! Don’t know what you may have been trying to post the 1st 2 times, but I give you mad props on what you were saying. Though I didn’t ask you about your race to discriminate, but I like that fact that someone can talk sense about an issue that may stand outside of race or that is a different race. You didn’t do it to be bias, which means a lot. I respect that in you. You, my friend, have good insight. Let’s all label L.W. mayor… LOL :-) Be in peace homie!!!

Hey, Mr. Kilpatrick, if you’re reading any of this, pick ya head up bruh. You may have falling, but only One can truly pick you up and dust you off. He is the only one who can truly judge you. We as a people are not happy with your ways, but we commit sins just the same. To that Great Being in the heavens, a sin is a sin… Let he who is without sin cast the first stone… I think not one of us who are writing in this blog in sin free. SO STOP STONING MR. KILPATRICK!!!! He’s just a human who thought his slick ways would get over on us… Just like our Pres and many of our country’s leadership…. ONE LUV!!! Oh YEAH, GO REGISTER and GET OUT & VOTE!!! I’m ready for a change, aren’t you??? GO OBAMA!!! PEACE!!!!

Gary In Pismo said on September 11th, 2008

Danny and Raymond, I applaud you both on your objective insight. Just because a person that gets arrested or charged with a crime doesn’t mean that racism was the motivation. Unfortunately, many of us are so obsessed with race and prejudice that we can’t see clearly to make an assessment of anything. If everything is racism, what is not? Surely, there has to be some things that are not. Anyway….I agree that Kwame needs to focus his attentions of those he hurt and deceived and not on “His” comeback. There were a lot of people hurt by this and I’m not that concerned about what he’s going to do for himself as I am what amends he’s planning to make with others. Recently, the republicans used a clip of Barack Obama praising this crooked mayor and calling him his friend. Kwame has done a lot of damage. A lot!

Nathaniel said on September 24th, 2008

Jessica must be so desperate and pitiful to post dating sites on serious news posts. Is she trying to get guys to see her profile or something? Doesn’t she think that guys would see her as disrespectful for doing that?

Tim said on September 29th, 2008

TYPICAL!

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