Author: Corey Williams
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US Rep. Conyers in hospital as ex-aide describes harassment
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Rep. John Conyers was hospitalized in Detroit on Thursday as a former aide publicly accused him of sexual harassment, telling NBC’s “Today” show that she was fired for rejecting advances from the longest-serving member of the U.S. House. Marion Brown, 61, said the Democratic congressman propositioned her for sex multiple times…
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Growing pressure on Conyers to resign after new accusations
DETROIT — Pressure from fellow Democrats grew for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances that included partially undressing in front of her in a hotel room and inappropriate touching. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi pressured the 88-year-old Conyers behind the…
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Michigan Rep. Conyers denies sexual harassment settlements
DETROIT — Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. The website BuzzFeed News reported on Monday that the office of Conyers, 88, paid the woman over $27,000 to settle the complaint…
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Vegas victims shared love of country music, zest for life
Pati Mestas was a firecracker. Victor Link a gentle spirit. Hannah Ahlers her family’s sunshine. As told by the people who knew them best, the 58 victims in Sunday’s mass shooting at a Las Vegas country concert lived their lives with passion and a love of country music. Some families took comfort knowing their loved…
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Detroit at crossroads 50 years after riots devastated city
DETROIT (AP) — Deborah Chenault Green is 62, a writer. But 50 years ago she was a pre-teen, sleeping on the porch to escape the oppressive heat, awakening to see a sky that glowed unnaturally. Azerine Jones is a retired baker. But in 1967 she was the 12-year-old daughter of a barber who watched his…
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JonBenet’s brother files defamation suit against pathologist
DETROIT — The older brother of JonBenet Ramsey filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against a Michigan forensic pathologist who told a Detroit-area media outlet that Burke Ramsey killed his 6-year-old sister. The complaint alleges that Dr. Werner Spitz said in a Sept. 19 interview that 9-year-old Burke bludgeoned JonBenet to death in 1996. “Spitz made…
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Mom with stroller testifies in Detroit rape case
DETROIT (AP) — A 37-year-old Detroit woman testified Thursday about being robbed while pushing her 7-month-old daughter in a stroller, forced behind a vacant house, raped and shot in the back when she tried to escape. The woman said she truly began to fear for her life and the life of her daughter after the…
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Feds: Christian militia needed to be ‘taken down’
DETROIT — Federal authorities had been monitoring members of a Christian militia for some time but were forced to “take them down” over the weekend after learning of an imminent threat against police, the U.S. attorney leading the prosecution said Tuesday. Barbara McQuade’s comments came three days after eight members of a small group of…
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NBA great Dave Bing wins race for Detroit mayor
DETROIT – Basketball legend Dave Bing was elected Tuesday as Detroit’s mayor through the end of the year, sweeping the incumbent from office in the city with myriad problems. “The real work starts now,” Bing said to loud cheers during his victory speech. “What we will bring … is efficiency, transparency, honesty and integrity back…