In September of 2011, Romulus former police chief Michael St. Andre, five detectives and St. Andre’s wife were hit with numerous charges in a corruption case that involved prostitution, embezzlement, misconduct in office, and a slew of other charges. Just over one year later, the 7 accused face trial in…
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Former Pontiac City Councilman Everett Seay Faces Multiple Drug, Bribery Charges
Everett Seay, a 61-year-old former Pontiac city councilman, was recently charged with several counts including those for drug related offenses, bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery and aiding and abetting. Seay was still in office when several of these offenses allegedly occurred. According to news reports, Seay was helping an alleged…
Kwame Kilpatrick Detroit Corruption Trial Reveals Mayor’s Efforts to Enrich Himself, Others Through Criminal Enterprise
One of the biggest headlines in the news in recent days has been the Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial taking place in Detroit. The former mayor, his father Bernard, Kilpatrick “pal” Bobby Ferguson and Victor Mercado have been accused of devising a corruption scheme meant to enrich their own lives. Attorneys…
Michigan Man Extradited to Hawaii to Stand Trial for Embezzlement
John “Jason” Walaskay, a 41-year-old Whitmore Lake, Michigan man stands accused of embezzling cash from a Kona coffee grower; he has been extradited to Hawaii to face charges. According to news reports, Walaskay was arrested on August 2nd in suburban Detroit at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Walaskay was appointed…
Medicare Fraud Scheme Conviction Ends in 5 Year Sentence for Detroit Clinic Owner
In October of 2011, 53-year-old Emilio Haber pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to commit health care fraud. Haber was sentenced on Monday, July 23rd, to five years in prison and three years of supervision once his prison time is served. U.S. District Judge Patrick Duggan of the Eastern…
Ann Arbor Attempted Home Invasions Raise Concerns
According to Ann Arbor news two attempted Michigan home invasions occurred this past Tuesday morning, putting residents on alert for future incidents. Fortunately no one was injured. In one alleged attempt, a 21-year-old man was in is bedroom when another man tried to remove his window air conditioner. When confronted,…