Wednesday, June 27 2012 9:18 PM EDT2012-06-28 01:18:57 GMT
After weeks of testimony and days of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge declared a mistrial in the case.
After weeks of testimony and days of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge declared a mistrial in the case, but it is not over yet. The feds will try this case again.
Friday, June 22 2012 7:07 PM EDT2012-06-22 23:07:38 GMT
We've gotten word that the jury has reached a verdict on some charges, but is apparently deadlocked on at least one other in the bid-rigging trial of contractor Bobby Ferguson.
We've gotten word that the jury has reached a verdict on some charges, but is apparently deadlocked on at least one other in the bid-rigging trial of contractor Bobby Ferguson.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 8:52 PM EDT2012-06-21 00:52:17 GMT
There was no verdict Wednesday in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson after a new juror took the place of one that got sick. Meanwhile, there were a number of questions asked of the judge.
There was no verdict Wednesday in the $12-million bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson after a new juror took the place of one that got sick. Meanwhile, there were a number of questions asked of the judge.
Tuesday, June 19 2012 9:10 PM EDT2012-06-20 01:10:06 GMT
There has been a delay in deliberations in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge moved in an alternate juror after one juror on the panel got sick.
There has been a delay in deliberations in the bid-rigging trial of Bobby Ferguson. The judge moved in an alternate juror after one juror on the panel got sick.
Monday, June 18 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-06-19 01:20:41 GMT
Monday was the first full day of jury deliberations in the Bobby Fergeson federal bid-rigging case. The jury focused on two things that they wanted clarification on.
Monday was the first full day of jury deliberations in the Bobby Fergeson federal bid-rigging case. The jury focused on two things that they wanted clarification on.
Friday, June 15 2012 11:46 PM EDT2012-06-16 03:46:39 GMT
For the past month, federal prosecutors went to work to try and convince a jury that Bobby Ferguson and two co-defendants were involved in a bid-rigging scheme.
Through the years, Bobby Ferguson has made a lot of money on city contracts, and for the past month, federal prosecutors went to work to try and convince a jury that Ferguson and two co-defendants were involved in a bid-rigging scheme to cash in on millions of dollars worth of work.
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Through the years, Bobby Ferguson has made a lot of money on city contracts, and for the past month, federal prosecutors went to work to try and convince a jury that Ferguson and two co-defendants were involved in a bid-rigging scheme to cash in on millions of dollars worth of work.
The Garden View Estates is the project at the heart of the case, a picturesque community for low income families still in the process of being built. Federal prosecutes claim Ferguson along with Michael Woodhouse and Calvin Hall worked together to pull off a bid-rigging scheme to win a nearly $12-million contract to do work on the project. Excel Construction was awarded much of the work, but it's alleged Ferguson controlled the checkbook and $9-million in demo work was funneled to him.
The jury began deliberations on Friday. Fox 2 legal analyst Charlie Langton says they have a lot of information to digest.
"The U.S. Attorney's Office does have a very good track record with public corruption cases, but this case is different in that it involves very technical issues of taxes and bids and process, and generally speaking, if the testimony is very complicated, the jury says that, hey, if we can't understand this, how could the defendants in this case understand it. In other words, how could Bobby Ferguson understand that. So that could hurt the prosecution here."
Ferguson has been on the feds' radar for years. Agents raided his office in 2009. Since then, federal prosecutors have been building a case against not only Ferguson, but also against his good friend Kwame Kilpatrick. During their trial, prosecutors made sure to exploit their relationship.
"The issue is going to be whether or not Kwame Kilpatrick's name has poisoned the jurors enough. That remains to be seen, but that seems to have been kind of a strategy from the prosecution," Langton said.
Ferguson's attorney claims the contractor did nothing wrong, even paid taxes on money he earned from the project.
If found guilty, Ferguson faces up to 20 years in prison. Guilty or not in this case, his legal troubles won't be over. Ferguson is also named in a public corruption case involving his good friend Kwame Kilpatrick and Bernard Kilpatrick. That trial is scheduled to get underway in the fall.
Saturday, February 23 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-24 04:33:03 GMT
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
Saturday, February 23 2013 8:56 PM EST2013-02-24 01:56:59 GMT
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.n.
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.
Monday, February 18 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-02-18 23:38:52 GMT
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
Sunday, February 17 2013 11:16 PM EST2013-02-18 04:16:14 GMT
Thick smoke and orange flames could be seen shooting out of a long-abandoned home on Detroit's northwest side late Sunday. Detroit fire fighters worked in the freezing cold temperatures to contain the
A Detroit woman finds her house damaged after a suspected arsonist sets the vacant home next door on fire.
Saturday, February 16 2013 8:15 PM EST2013-02-17 01:15:29 GMT
One person is dead, several others are injured after a day filled with chain reaction crashes on Metro Detroit freeways. The deadly crash took place on I-96 westbound at Wixom Road.
One person is dead, several others are injured after a day filled with chain reaction crashes on Metro Detroit freeways. The deadly crash took place on I-96 westbound at Wixom Road. So far, no information has been released about the victim.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:58:44 GMT
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:53 GMT
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:34:36 GMT
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:54:08 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:06:29 GMT
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:54:49 GMT
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:31:37 GMT
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:29:01 GMT
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted.
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted. Officials say police gave the all-clear at Allen Park Middle School, Lindemann Elementary and Riley Education Center around 12:40 p.m. Friday.
Bobby Ferguson
