Friday, February 15 2013 2:54 PM EST2013-02-15 19:54:34 GMT
Krystal Crittendon was Detroit's top attorney before being demoted by Mayor Dave Bing. She fought hard against the consent agreement between the city and the state. Now she's in the fight to become the next mayor.
Krystal Crittendon was Detroit's top attorney before being demoted by Mayor Dave Bing. She fought hard against the consent agreement between the city and the state. She lost the battle and her job, but now she's in the fight to become the next mayor.
Thursday, February 14 2013 11:35 PM EST2013-02-15 04:35:35 GMT
President Obama wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. Fox 2's Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road to see if people think that is a good idea.
President Obama wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. Fox 2's Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road to see if people think that is a good idea.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -
There was disorder outside the court Thursday when Bobby Ferguson's attorney Mike Rataj shoved Fox 2's M.L. Elrick. What sparked it all? You'll hear from both sides as we take a closer look at the issue of race in the Kilpatrick corruption trial.
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on our panel are:
Mike Rataj, who has a reputation as a tough, smart defense attorney. He served his country in the Marines and still plays hockey on the weekend. His current mission is keep his client Bobby Ferguson out of prison.
M.L. Elrick, the Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who uncovered the sex scandal that first put Kwame Kilpatrick in trouble. He now follows the current Kilpatrick corruption trial for Fox 2 every day.
And Steve Hood, a TV show host, consultant and Sunday school teacher who grew up with some of the key players in the Kilpatrick drama.
Click on the video above to watch the "Let It Rip" discussion unfold. Plus, let us know what you think by posting your thoughts in the Comments section below.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:19:38 GMT
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:43 GMT
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:56 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:28:15 GMT
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
