Conyers bribery case nets consultant
From: The Washington Times | July 16, 2009
In the latest development of a sweeping federal investigation into political corruption in Detroit, a political consultant linked to disgraced former Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers was indicted Wednesday on charges of extortion, bribery and lying to the FBI. The charges against Samuel L. Riddle Jr. come two weeks after Conyers pleaded guilty to taking bribes to help a wastewater company win a city contract. Mr. Riddle is also accused of taking part in that scheme. “The city of Detroit has a right to expect honest services from its public officials, however, that trust has been abused,” said Andrew …
Conyers bribery case nets consultant
From: The Washington Times | July 16, 2009
In the latest development of a sweeping federal investigation into political corruption in Detroit, a political consultant linked to disgraced former Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers was indicted Wednesday on charges of extortion, bribery and lying to the FBI. The charges against Samuel L. Riddle Jr. come two weeks after Conyers pleaded guilty to taking bribes to help a wastewater company win a city contract. Mr. Riddle is also accused of taking part in that scheme. “The city of Detroit has a right to expect honest services from its public officials, however, that trust has been abused,” said Andrew …
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