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  07:24am EST, 12/05/08
FBI Investigates Detroit City Council
7/10 - FBI Probe Might Benefit Kilpatrick
One of the mayor's strongest opponents says the upcoming hearings to remove Kilpatrick from office may have to be shelved because of the investigation.
7/8 - Detroit City Councilwoman Questioned By FBI
Detroit City Councilwoman Barbara-Rose Collins answered questioned from two agents in a federal public corruption investigation related to a sludge hauling contract awarded to Synagro. 
7/2 - Fox2 Anchor Suspended
The Detroit Free Press is reporting, Fox 2 News anchor Fanchon Stinger has been suspended with pay, amid the Detroit City Council scandal involving a multi-million-dollar waste contract.
7/1 - FBI Investigation Surprises Council Members
Detroit City Councilwoman Barbara Rose Collins says its sad that council may be involved in corruption.
6/30 - Cockrel Meets With FBI
Detroit City Council President Ken Cockrel said he met for about 90 minutes with the FBI regarding a possible investigation into a $47 million sludge recycling contract. 
6/28 Corruption Probe at Detroit City Hall
It appears another scandal is brewing at Detroit City Hall?  Federal agents are investigating a possible case of public corruption involving some Detroit City Council members.  Sources have told WWJ's Vickie Thomas the investigation is focused on a $125 million contract with a wastewater treatment company called Synagro, which wants to build a new plant in southwest Detroit. 
 
 
 
 
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