Friday, November 2 2012 6:31 AM EDT2012-11-02 10:31:42 GMT
The alleged mistress who came to FOX 2 exposing her affair with former Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee has filed suit against him and the city claiming sexual harassment.
The alleged mistress who came to FOX 2 exposing her affair with former Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee has filed suit against him and the city claiming sexual harassment.
Tuesday, October 9 2012 9:09 PM EDT2012-10-10 01:09:50 GMT
The Ralph Godbee scandal has so many questioning so much of Detroit's leadership. City Council President Charles Pugh said the city needs better leadership in this time of crisis.
The sex scandal that forced Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee to retire has so many questioning so much of the city's leadership. City Council President Charles Pugh, who is still deciding if he's running for mayor, said the city needs better leadership in this time of crisis.
Monday, October 8 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-10-09 02:47:40 GMT
As of now, Detroit has no official city policy about fraternizing with subordinates or co-workers, but according to Mayor Dave Bing, that could soon change.
As of now, Detroit has no official city policy about fraternizing with subordinates or co-workers, but according to Mayor Dave Bing, that could soon change.
Monday, October 8 2012 9:39 PM EDT2012-10-09 01:39:23 GMT
Chester Logan is now interim chief of Detroit Police following Ralph Godbee's retirement. "Interim Chief Logan has worked for the Detroit Police Department for 38 years," Mayor Dave Bing said.
Chester Logan is now interim chief of Detroit Police following Ralph Godbee's retirement. "Interim Chief Logan has worked for the Detroit Police Department for 38 years," Mayor Dave Bing said.
Monday, October 8 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-10-08 23:09:11 GMT
The search for a permanent Detroit Police chief now gets underway. It is expected to be a long process with the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Bing and even city council playing a role.
The search for a permanent replacement for former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee now gets underway. It is expected to be a long process with the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Bing and even city council playing a role.
Monday, October 8 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-10-08 12:28:12 GMT
FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff got a call from Detroit Police Lieutenant Monique Patterson. She said she had some text messages showing that she had sex with Ralph Godbee in exchange for a promotion.
Will Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee resign admid his latest sex scandal? Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is expected to hold a news conference Monday to address the situation. Godbee is currently on a 30-day paid suspension. Stay with Fox 2 and myfoxdetroit.com for continuing coverage of this developing story.
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-10-04 22:43:40 GMT
The scandal involving Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee was really the elephant in the room at Thursday's police commission meeting. Commissioners made it very clear they want to be the ones to handle the investigation.
The scandal involving Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee was really the elephant in the room at Thursday's police commission meeting. Commissioners made it very clear they want to be the ones to handle the investigation.
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:35 PM EDT2012-10-04 22:35:13 GMT
The alleged mistress of Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee got her department issued gun back after a psychological evaluation. So she is getting back to work, but we still haven't heard much from Godbee or Mayor Bing.
The alleged mistress of Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee got her department issued gun back after a psychological evaluation. So she is getting back to work, but we still haven't heard much from Godbee or Mayor Dave Bing.
By Roop Raj FOX 2 News Reporter
DETROIT -- The search for a permanent replacement for former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee now gets underway. The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is tasked with finding ideal candidates. Mayor Dave Bing then chooses one as his choice. Under the new city charter, the city council has a say. They vote yes or no on the mayor's choice.
This whole process could take months, and if the city council votes down the mayor's selection, it goes from council chambers back to the drawing board. However, it may be a long road before it even gets to council.
"The charter requires them to go through a very extensive search with a qualified firm, so I think selecting the firm that will assist them, screening and vetting candidates will take a process. Then Mayor Bing obviously has a period of time to make his own (decision) from this list of candidates who he wants to propose to the city council," municipal attorney Patrick McCauley explained.
It's happened before and could be possible again that Interim Chief Chester Logan's name will be tossed out as a possibility for permanent chief. My sources say he has some support on the city council, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before the selection process, there's already sparring between the mayor's office and the board of commissioners over how the investigation into Chief Godbee should go.
"Mayor Bing, I understand, has asked the Department of Human Resources to conduct the investigation. The Board of Police Commissioners has said wait a second, under the charter this is our responsibility to review and oversee how the department operates," McCauley said.
So this process is expected to be long and once it is finished it may become complicated once again because of the mayoral election in 2013. We may have a new mayor and he may decide to appoint his own, new police chief.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:52 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:57 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:05:51 GMT
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:43:35 GMT
Brian Woehlke and his family
All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity's fund for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke, who passed away while battling a Westland fire on May 8.
All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity's fund for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke, who passed away while battling a Westland fire on May 8.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:24:52 GMT
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:59:19 GMT
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:14:08 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:22:30 GMT
An expansive plan to merge two southeastern Michigan health systems into a single, $6.4 billion nonprofit organization with 10 hospitals has fizzled out.
An expansive plan to merge two southeastern Michigan health systems into a single, $6.4 billion nonprofit organization with 10 hospitals has fizzled out.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:25 GMT
Judge Wade McCree took the witness stand on Tuesday. The embattled judge had a lot to say about his affair with a woman who stood in his courtroom. His wife had something to say about it, too.
Judge Wade McCree took the witness stand on Tuesday. The embattled judge had a lot to say about his affair with a woman who stood in his courtroom. His wife had something to say about it, too.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:42 GMT
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:11 GMT
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
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