Detroit Hip-Hop Mayor Jailed For Violating Bond Terms

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Published: Thursday - August 7, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (Photo: Getty Images)

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who's also been dubbed the Hip-Hop Mayor in the past, has been ordered to spend the night in jail after a judge ruled he violated the terms of his bond in his perjury case by making a business trip to Canada without notifying the court.

According to the Associated Press, Judge Ronald Giles ordered the Hip-Hop Mayor to jail Thursday (August 7), following an apology by Kilpatrick.

The mayor apologized to the court, telling the judge that over the past seven months, "I've been living in an incredible state of pressure and scrutiny." Giles didn't care, ordering him to jail anyway, claiming he would have given any defendant the same treatment.

Last month, Kilpatrick took a trip to Canada without the court's permission, prompting the county prosecutor's office to request that he be punished for his actions, resulting in the jail stint.

Kilpatrick's legal team does not agree with the ruling. "The judge did what he thought was right. We don't agree," defense lawyer James Thomas told the AP.

Earlier in the day, the mayor waived his right to a preliminary examination and will head to trial on perjury and other criminal charges, which -- if convicted -- could land him in prison for up to 15 years.

The charges stem from text messages that appear to show Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, lied under oath when they testified in a police whistle-blower lawsuit that they had not had a sexual relationship or discussed the firing of a police official.

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COMMENTS (8)

drezz Says:
Monday - August 11, 2008 at 1:30pm

I hope he get many more deserve jail time. He really did help jack detroit up...

Philly-O Says:
Monday - August 11, 2008 at 11:18am

Here's a knowledge drop for ya: GM has ALWAYS been in Detroit...for over a century. How could Kwame Kilpatrick bring a company to Detroit that was already there before his parents were born?

nate Says:
Saturday - August 9, 2008 at 7:12pm

He have done wrong but he has also done a lot of good to the xity of Det such as bringing the superbowl MLB all star game final four in 09 and bringing lots of companys to the D. Like compuwaee GM and quick in loans who own were the cavs ball.

Philly-O Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 10:59am

They're not biased against hip-hop. He violated his bond agreement. He's already in trouble for perjury and obstruction of justice. He was let out on bond, and then straight violated the terms, so the judge told him that he's gotta go back to jail. Also, because of him, the city of Detroit owes a LOT of money.

gpw Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 10:29am

What's a hip-hop mayor. Why are they so bias against hip-hop. Leave hip-hop alone.

Tesla Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 12:27am

Kemi, you're one ignorant dummy. Hes ben called the hiphop mayor for a minute, guess you canadians dont know what really goes on.

Kemi at HipHossip Canada Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 8:57pm

What on earth is a "hip-hop" Mayor????? C'mon guys! This has nothing to do with a music genre.I've never seen him in one video or cameo in one CD like Bishop Eddie Long in Luda's last CD and many others. Face the real issues. What the hell was he doing in Windsor of all places? Find out more about Windsor and quit the terms!

Philly-O Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 4:10pm

This dude fucked up the city of Detroit even more than it was before he was elected. He then got busted using taxpayer dollars to have an affair. Fuck that, let his stupid ass sit in jail and rot.

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