OT: Kwame Kilpatrick released from prison

So it’s only a small matter of time before Detroit elects him again, right?

Done set me up for a comeback 

Does this mean he can now work and pay off the $1.6 million he owes the city?

Not the news we need, but the news we deserve. 

I just don’t get what the human condition Is that we are programmed to follow such obvious con artists. The guy was and likely still is a horrible human being who fleeced people whom he claimed to represent. ugh... just hate 90% of politicians these days. 

(Cue Huell Perkins “haha”)

In seriousness though, while he won’t be able to run for office or practice law, he will undoubtedly work his way back into the corrupt machine of Detroit politics.

A friend of mine turned me on to the Crimetown podcast, season 2 specifically, which is dedicated to Detroit. It is truly spectacular, I couldn't stop listening. The later episodes include interviews with Kwame from prison.

Additionally, as someone who isn't old enough to remember everything about Coleman Young, this podcast created a crystal clear picture of what an absolute criminal he was.

KWAME 2020!!!!!

Let the comeback begin!!!!

This is the letter he sent to the current president, kissing arse (which apparently worked.)

 

April 16, 2019

The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington DC 20502

Dear Mr. President,

I first want to congratulate you for the overwhelming and stunning victories of your Presidential campaign, and also the unprecedented success of your first two-years in office. You have shaken up the entire world...and that is a great thing to behold. I pray for your success daily!

I applaud your boldness and tenacity in confronting the traditional and sometimes deformed politics of our country. You have vociferously exposed the treacherous and calculating schemes of our media and government that have worked to crush families, communities, and even Truth itself. Thank you for standing up, speaking out, and exposing this wickedness.

I met you in Detroit years ago with my mentor, Don Barden. Mr. Barden always spoke very highly of you, and truly admired your business savvy and leadership skills. I loved to sit with Mr. B (cigars all-around of course) and listen to him talk about working with you. He was my friend, a key supporter...and remained so until his death. If he were alive today, there is no doubt in my mind, that on my behalf, he would be making this plea to you himself,

Mr. President, I am humbly and respectfully asking that you will extend your heart to me and my family, for another chance at abundant life. I am humbly requesting that you would give me relief from this egregious and unjust federal prison sentence of 28 years. With ONE STROKE OF YOUR PEN, you would give new life, freedom and hope to me, my family, and many who will be served by your gesture of kindness, mercy, and forgiveness. (Clemency Case Number: C199974...KILPATRICK)

For clarity purposes, I must state what my federal case DOES NOT INVOLVE:

• None of the charges, nor any convictions, involved the City of Detroit Bankruptcy.

• None of the charges, nor any convictions, involve embezzlement, misuse of public funds, or "stealing" any money.

• None of the charges, nor any convictions, involve bid-rigging, or the "fixing" of any contracts.

None of the charges, nor any convictions, involve ANY FINANCIAL LOSS TO THE CITY OF DETROIT WHATSOEVER!

• None of the charges, nor any convictions, involve ANY violent crime (rape, robbery, murder, etc).

However, I was excessively sentenced to a 28-year prison sentence. #toomuchtime

My sentence breaks down as follows:

• RICO Conspiracy (with two members, unprecedented in federal courts)...20 YEAR SENTENCE

• Using $13,953 of 501(c)(4) monies for "personal use" between 2003-2007. (Fund raised $1.73M)...7 YEAR SENTENCE

• Income Tax convictions associated with aforementioned convictions...1 YEAR SENTENCE

Mr. President, I received a 28-year prison sentence, for somehow effecting ten (10) City Contracts between the years 2002-2008, that were performed on-time, on-budget, and very well. The City of Detroit did not lose, or mis-spend any money related to any of these contracts. The worked performed within the scope of these 10 contracts continue to serve the city today.

During this time (2002-2008) there were more than 3000 contracts moved through these same city processes BUT only these 10 were a part of this two-person RICO Organization. It stinks!

The Feds opened their investigation against me in February of 2002, just one-month after I took office. The feds are politicians. They choose sides in elections. They didn't want me to win. I wasn't their choice. I ran a grass roots, people-driven campaign, and shook up the establishment. I beat them twice! I know you know a great deal about this.

The investigation persisted for more than 9-years. The Obama Appointed U.S. Attorney aggressively pursued my prosecution like no other. She forced the indictment for the RICO Conspiracy charge. The RICO Conviction allowed the feds to employ one of their most dangerous strategies; "Sentence Manipulation." The Feds absolutely know that I was NEVER involved,

IN ANY WAY, with a RICO organization, nor ANY activities thereof. But the Obama appointed team viciously and maliciously pursued the prosecution anyway. Because they could!

Even if you believe everything else that the Feds have in my case, without the RICO Conspiracy conviction, I could not have received more than a 96-month sentence (8 years). I have already been incarcerated nearly 8 years.

I know that you are able to discern the unfairness and deliberate injustice, as well as the selective nature of this prosecution. For the first time, we have a President that can see and fully understand how our own government will sometimes plot, organize, and coordinate to work against its own people. It was a rabidly aggressive prosecution, partnered with lock-step coordination with the media in planting stories, riddled with blatant lies, malicious rumors, and evil intent. #fakenews Thank you very much for your work, and your voice, in exposing these malicious practices. Please don't ever stop fighting. You are RIGHT!

I've done some hard time in prison, including spending more than 5-months in Solitary Confinement at different times throughout this journey. I have lost significant years of experiences with my 3 sons. I've missed high-school graduations, college entrancos, awards ceremonies, holidays, birthdays, and many simple life moments with my boys, my aging parents, my family, and my friends.

Mr. President, I am humbly and respectfully requesting a Commutation of my prison sentence. I am not a danger to society, nor am I prone to ever "reoffend." I am praying that you will give me the opportunity to be a present father for my children, and soon to be grandchildren.

I am also seeking to be an advocate and vocal supporter of the great work you are doing in the Criminal Justice Reform space. Communities of color are being inspired through your strategy, tenacity, and courage in this area, like none have seen from ANY President before you. I want to help them understand the commitment of your administration to this issue.

I passionately entreat you for an opportunity to fully participate in America..."The Land of Second Chances!" Respectfully Submitted,

Kwame M. Kilpatrick 

Didn't Kwame move to Texas before he checked into Club Fed or was that just his family?