Thursday, February 5, 2009

Ex-Detroit Mayor Out of Jail, Out of Work


Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is looking for a job in Texas after his release today from jail.

According to the Detroit Free Press, a judge granted Kilpatrick permission to spend five days in Texas once he was released.

His lawyers refused to say where Kilpatrick is going for a job interview, saying that publicity could affect his chance of getting a job.

Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner said his main interest is the $1 million in restitution Kilpatrick owes. So far, Kilpatrick has reportedly paid only $27,500.

Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to lying on a deposition about his relationship with his former chief of staff and their role in police firings. He is also the target of a federal probe.

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