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Mildred Gaddis

Sep 13, 2010 at 9:14 am

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Monica Conyers, Black Congresswoman Imprisoned For Taking Bribes

Monica Conyers, Black Congresswoman Imprisoned For Taking Bribes

The wife of Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Friday the 10th to begin a 37-month sentence on corruption charges.

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AC

Sep 10, 2010 at 10:59 am

Conyers Scheduled to Report to Prison

Conyers Scheduled to Report to Prison

It’s the end of the line for Monica Conyers. After months of delays, she’s set to report to prison on Friday. It’s been a long, strange trip, and her bizarre antics continued until the bitter end.

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Mildred Gaddis

Aug 5, 2010 at 5:25 pm

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Detroit Councilwoman Conyers Asks To Postpone Prison Sentence

Detroit Councilwoman Conyers Asks To Postpone Prison Sentence

Former Detroit Councilwoman Monica Conyers wants to stay out of federal prison until a decision is made on her appeal.

Conyers already won a delay until Sept. 10 to help a family member with medical needs.

Her lawyer asked a U.S. district judge today to further postpone the 37-month sentence while an appeal is pending.

Prosecutors have until Aug. 12 to respond.

Conyers faces prison for corruption during her time at Detroit City Hall. Her

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Mildred Gaddis

Mar 16, 2010 at 8:09 am

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Public to foot Conyers’ tab

Public to foot Conyers’ tab

Use of appointed lawyer raises eyebrows

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Lakisha "N9NE" Thomas

Mar 11, 2010 at 7:22 am

U.S. Rep. Conyers avoids sentencing for embattled wife

U.S. Rep. Conyers avoids sentencing for embattled wife

On a day his wife was front and center, Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, stayed in the shadows.

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People's Connection

Mar 10, 2010 at 3:29 pm

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Monica Conyers Gets 37 Months, Vows Appeal

Monica Conyers Gets 37 Months, Vows Appeal

Former City Councilwoman Monica Conyers was sentenced to 37 months in prison today, prompting her to erupt in screams and vow an appeal.

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Lakisha "N9NE" Thomas

Mar 10, 2010 at 7:30 am

Experts say Conyers unlikely to avoid jail

Experts say Conyers unlikely to avoid jail

Riddle trial unfavorable; judge may be tough on elected official

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Lakisha "N9NE" Thomas

Feb 11, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Riddle Jury Goes Home for Long Weekend

Riddle Jury Goes Home for Long Weekend

Looks like a 3 day weekend… Or Maybe 4????

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Lakisha "N9NE" Thomas

Feb 3, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Riddle trial: Conyers got cash for travel and shopping, developer says

Riddle trial: Conyers got cash for travel and shopping, developer says

A real estate developer testified today that he gave former Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers thousands of dollars in cash for travel, shopping trips and tuition for one of her children, and Conyers once reached into his pocket at a restaurant and took hundreds of dollars from him.

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People's Connection

Jan 26, 2010 at 11:58 am

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Trial For Sam Riddle Begins In Federal Court

Trial For Sam Riddle Begins In Federal Court

He’s accused of extorting money from businesses in exchange for Monica Conyer’s vote in their favor while she served on the City Council and Pension Board.

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