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DETROIT - A former member of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's legal team pleaded innocent Tuesday to a charge of soliciting a prostitute. Melvin "Butch" Hollowell, a former Michigan Democratic Party chairman, did not appear in court for his arraignment. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. The 44-year-old attorney stepped down last week from Kerry's legal team after he was pulled over by sheriff's deputies who said he picked up a woman not far from his home in Detroit's affluent Palmer Woods neighborhood. His vehicle was impounded, but he was released after he and the woman were...

Hollowell accused of picking up hooker Allegations stun those who know Kerry aide August 20, 2004 BY CHRIS CHRISTOFF, CECIL ANGEL and BEN SCHMITT FREE PRESS STAFF WRITERS Melvin Butch Hollowell had barely stepped into his prominent new role as a legal adviser to John Kerry's presidential campaign when the bombshell dropped late Thursday afternoon: The attorney with friends in high places had been cited for allegedly picking up a prostitute near his upscale Palmer Woods home in Detroit. Hollowell, 44, had recently resigned as cochairman of Michigan's Democratic Party to take the position with Kerry's campaign. Hollowell's car was...

DETROIT — A member of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's (search) legal team said he'll step down after receiving a citation accusing him of soliciting a prostitute. He denied the charges. Melvin "Butch" Hollowell (search), 44, was expected to appear in court Tuesday, a week after deputies saw the attorney pick up a woman near his Detroit home, authorities said.

Former Mich Democratic Party chair Hollowell issued solicitation citation 8/19/2004, 7:37 p.m. ET The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Former Michigan Democratic Party chairman Melvin "Butch" Hollowell has been issued a citation on accusations he solicited a prostitute, according to broadcast reports. Hollowell, who left his Democratic Party post earlier this month to join John Kerry's national legal team, was pulled over Tuesday night after picking up a woman on Woodward Avenue, not far from his home in Palmer Woods, Detroit station WDIV-TV reported. An attorney for Hollowell told WDIV that the incident was a misunderstanding and Hollowell has denied...

  ----- Original Message ----- From: Victory Update To: Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 1:21 PM Subject: Michigan Republican Victory Update Friday, September 13, 2002Democratic candidate for Secretary of State doesn't understand the duties of the job he is running for At the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks annual luncheon yesterday, Secretary of State candidate Melvin "Butch" Hollowell announced that he was looking forward to assuming the role of Chief Historian if elected Michigan's next Secretary of State. He will be disappointed to learn that the Department of State no longer oversees the state's history - Governor John Engler established...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman spent Tuesday visiting with Michigan AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney and other labor leaders, wooing those who could be useful in a potential 2004 presidential bid. On Monday, he campaigned with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm, attorney general candidate Gary Peters and secretary of state candidate Melvin ``Butch'' Hollowell. Lieberman also met with Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Wendell Anthony, head of Detroit chapter of the NAACP. Lieberman, D-Conn., said he expects to make many more visits to Michigan as 2004 grows closer. He's been in the state four times over the past...

Butch Hollowell enorses. No More Punch Card Ballots! • Statewide High Tech Optic Scan Voting System (1/3 of Michigan Precincts still use inferior equipment) Clear and Correct Instructions to Voters at the Polls • Continuing Training for Election Workers Teaching High School Students How to Register & Cast a Ballot • Make Voter Education Part of Civics Class Restoring Right to Vote a Straight Party Ticket • Give Michigan Voters Back the Choice we have had since 1891 Enacting Campaign Finance Reform • Full Disclosure & Strict Limits on Contributions Extending Branch Office Hours for More Convenience • Place Electronic...