Dave Boucher
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Investigative reporter, Detroit Free Press. Contact me: dboucher@freepress.com
But Kilpatrick and Beatty owe far less than others. Some owe millions to the the Detroit Public Library, Detroit Public Schools, the city and other institutions that seemingly could use the money.
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These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back
A Free Press investigation found millions owed in restitution to public entities, despite convictions years in the past. Some are paying, others not.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
But Kilpatrick and Beatty owe far less than others. Some owe millions to the the Detroit Public Library, Detroit Public Schools, the city and other institutions that seemingly could use the money.
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In the past, Wayne Co. Prosecutor Kym Worthy vowed to go after the money.
But now, her office says it's on the city to get it, saying "surprisingly" they haven't shown interest.
The city pushed back, saying this decision puts the "burden on victims" www.freep.com/story/news/i...
But now, her office says it's on the city to get it, saying "surprisingly" they haven't shown interest.
The city pushed back, saying this decision puts the "burden on victims" www.freep.com/story/news/i...
These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back
A Free Press investigation found millions owed in restitution to public entities, despite convictions years in the past. Some are paying, others not.
www.freep.com
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the past, Wayne Co. Prosecutor Kym Worthy vowed to go after the money.
But now, her office says it's on the city to get it, saying "surprisingly" they haven't shown interest.
The city pushed back, saying this decision puts the "burden on victims" www.freep.com/story/news/i...
But now, her office says it's on the city to get it, saying "surprisingly" they haven't shown interest.
The city pushed back, saying this decision puts the "burden on victims" www.freep.com/story/news/i...
That includes former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty, his ex-chief of staff.
Kilpatrick owes at least $868K, according to the city. Beatty owes ~$78K and hasn't paid on her debt in years -- despite earning a $100K salary at a local nonprofit www.freep.com/story/news/i...
Kilpatrick owes at least $868K, according to the city. Beatty owes ~$78K and hasn't paid on her debt in years -- despite earning a $100K salary at a local nonprofit www.freep.com/story/news/i...
These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back
A Free Press investigation found millions owed in restitution to public entities, despite convictions years in the past. Some are paying, others not.
www.freep.com
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
That includes former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty, his ex-chief of staff.
Kilpatrick owes at least $868K, according to the city. Beatty owes ~$78K and hasn't paid on her debt in years -- despite earning a $100K salary at a local nonprofit www.freep.com/story/news/i...
Kilpatrick owes at least $868K, according to the city. Beatty owes ~$78K and hasn't paid on her debt in years -- despite earning a $100K salary at a local nonprofit www.freep.com/story/news/i...
The fact Duggan is choosing to run as an independent, not a Democrat, is fascinating.
Last time the governor of Michigan wasn't a Republican or Democrat? 1841, when the Whig Party's J. Wright Gordon became the third governor of the state www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Last time the governor of Michigan wasn't a Republican or Democrat? 1841, when the Whig Party's J. Wright Gordon became the third governor of the state www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Mayor Mike Duggan to leave Detroit after term, run for Michigan governor in 2026 election
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is pursuing a run for governor in the 2026 election as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer heads out the door.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The fact Duggan is choosing to run as an independent, not a Democrat, is fascinating.
Last time the governor of Michigan wasn't a Republican or Democrat? 1841, when the Whig Party's J. Wright Gordon became the third governor of the state www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Last time the governor of Michigan wasn't a Republican or Democrat? 1841, when the Whig Party's J. Wright Gordon became the third governor of the state www.freep.com/story/news/l...