In today's market, that can only be seen as a resume enhancer.
Look where it got ...
Posted on 08/02/2011 9:40:27 AM PDT by flowerplough
Former official still faces a federal trial on fraud, tax crimes and a racketeering conspiracy.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick walked free from a state prison early Tuesday after serving just over a year for violating probation in a 2008 criminal case.
A relative escorted Kilpatrick from the Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson to a vehicle waiting outside the facility's gates. Kilpatrick was seen smiling and didn't address reporters as he left.
In a statement issued ahead of his release, Kilpatrick thanked all those who prayed for him and said he would speak openly about his time behind bars after he spent some time with his family.
"Detroit, I will return to speak frankly with you about this experience because it has affected all of us," the statement said. It was published in full by NBC-affiliate WDIV-TV.
The statement also said he had been given "only 24 hours to leave the state of Michigan" by the Department of Corrections, so he would be going to Dallas where he has his family home.
"During my incarceration, I learned, sometimes through very painful processes, how important it is for me to put God, Faith, and Family first," Kilpatrick added.
"I am beginning anew. I am looking forward. I have new dreams and aspirations. I have a new hope. My greatest desire is...
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The 41-year-old Kilpatrick was released on parole but still faces a federal corruption trial that could send him back to prison.
Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and resigned from office as part of a plea deal in 2008.
A judge found he had lied at a civil trial to cover up an extramarital affair with his chief of staff — in a lawsuit that cost Detroit $8.4 million.
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The statement also said he had been given “only 24 hours to leave the state of Michigan” by the Department of Corrections, so he would be going to Dallas where he has his family home.”
So, what does he run for next, Senate?
The 8.4 million dollar mayor.
I wouldn’t trust this man with a pencil.
BTW, when Marion Barry got out of the joint(pun intended), he was asked how he felt: “I’m better, not bitter,” he answered.
Marion is still on the DC City Council.
And DC wants to be a state? It’s a third world country.
Does Detroit have term limits or something?
More Social Justice for Holder’s People.
Ya its called JAIL! Twice.
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