The Window Narrows

The legal community and forces at large are making a resounding stand in effort to compel the Michigan Supreme Court to DO THE RIGHT THING and release confidential records which are in public domain. Today, Attorney General Mike Cox filed an Amicus curiae brief to the supreme court in support of disclosure of the confidential records. For details on the story click here.

That now makes the State of Michigan, the Detroit City Council and the Detroit News and Free Press respectively all against the Mayor and his legal defense team.

As a result of my post yesterday my sources tell me that the court realizes the ramifications of the ruling and will not only make an opinion but will set precedent defining the true meaning of the Freedom of Information Act and the public right to know. Now, that's not to say that they won't affirm the lower court's ruling but will certainly "lay down the law" when it comes to matters of disclosure by a public entity.

So Kwame Exposed just gave you the politically correct version of events as it's my responsibility to do so. What I really think is that the court is drafting up a ruling to put this matter to bed in such a way that it's going to make Kilpatrick and his legal minions look real stupid in the process. My intuition tells me that if it wasn't solely for Kilpatrick wanting to keep this mess going his Attorneys would have relinquished the documents weeks ago. They are quasi defense attorneys who go by the will of their client even though they know they have no case. But when it's on the cities dime what difference does it make?

A commenter to the blog made a good point about the records requested by Kim Worthy's office. She asked not only for documents related to the "text message" trial but also testimony by other officers that have sued the city. The assertion is that Kilpatrick may be up for multiple counts of perjury not just including this trial. The month of March is going to be a watershed moment on the Kilpatrick administration.

Other sources tell me that Kilpatrick was spotted at a revival at Oak Grove church in the Detroit area this past week looking very humble. They were surprised as Kwame usually makes public appearances in "Big Papa" mode. Could it be that he knows that once the records are released he will be expedited out of office either on his own accord or via a little help from city government? Time will tell....

So this is a question for the readers -

It has been reported that another dancer was killed in the Atlanta area that had a connection to the party that never happened at the mansion. The event occurred around the same time Strawberry was murdered and I wanted to do a post but don't have her name. If anyone out there in reader land has any tips it would be greatly appreciated.

And to the comments via the last post Quick Hits, there is a ton of angst regarding this ongoing story! Continue to vent and show your displeasure with City Government. A new feature has been added to the blog. In the "Leave a Comment" area you can now "voice" your thoughts by simply clicking on the box. Your message will be posted to the blog as a voice comment. Your number is not saved and identity kept confidential. I would ask that you please refrain from using expletives and keep your comments "on point". I would like to post as many as possible. Of course you always have the option to still post comments in the traditional sense.

I would like to invite you to visit a blog that discusses the state of the city in a broader sense and is well written by Police Officer John Bennett. His site also seeks the truth and I strongly urge you to make a visit and consider supporting his candidacy for Detroit City Council. The link is located in the recommendation section on the right side of this blog.

The next report will come from the Big Easy! Have a good weekend!

KE