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    Former Detroit Mayor Convicted of Corruption

    Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor. Kwame Kilpatrick was once a much admired politician, who now stands convicted of public corruption and faces a long prison sentence. John Gallagher is a long-time reporter at the Detroit Free Press .

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    KCRW placeholderBy Mike Shuster • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor. Kwame Kilpatrick was once a much admired politician, who now stands convicted of public corruption and faces a long prison sentence. John Gallagher is a long-time reporter at the Detroit Free Press.

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      Mike Shuster

      NPR

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      John Gallagher

      Detroit Free Press

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