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 Charlie LeDuff FOX 2 News Reporter
DETROIT -- Detroit's top cop has announced his retirement. Ralph Godbee is leaving his post in the midst of a sex scandal involving a subordinate.
"Today after a 25 year career with the Detroit Police Department, Chief Godbee has submitted a letter announcing his retirement effective immediately," Mayor Dave Bing said Monday morning.
"He did tell me that he had a relationship with Ms. Robinson, yes," Bing also said.
Godbee is gone after female subordinates told FOX 2 News that they had sex with the chief and then got promoted.
And now this bombshell. Mayor Bing said he was aware of a deal with Lieutenant Monique Patterson when he hired Godbee two years ago.
"So you knew about it, you ignored it, will you be resigning?" I asked Bing at the press conference.
"No, I will not be resigning. I was aware that there was a relationship between the chief and Lieutenant Patterson. But under the circumstances, I felt that he was the most qualified person at that time," he answered.
But wait, there's much more to this story. One, FOX 2 has learned that at least four high ranking police officials were engaged with tracking down Officer Angelica Robinson last Saturday night after she became distraught, put a pistol in her mouth and posted it on Twitter after she found out Godbee was traveling with another woman. Two, it doesn't appear likely that the police got a judge's permission to tap Officer Robinson's phone.
"Sir, I don't want to tell you who's going to be doing the investigation, but an investigation will be conducted. In fact, it's already underway," said Interim Chief Chester Logan.
Bing said he talked with Godbee about his intradepartmental philandering.
"We have had that conversation on more than one occasion because I had concerns just based on the history. And he confided in me that he had changed his way, and I had no reason not to believe that."
Bing said a national search for a police chief is underway. The person chosen will be the fourth chief of police in Bing's tumultuous three and a half years as mayor.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:25:50 GMT
Following Minister Louis Farrakhan's message on Friday, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff hit the streets to scrounge around for some available investment properties, and guess what he found?
Following Minister Louis Farrakhan's message on Friday, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff hit the streets to scrounge around for some available investment properties, and guess what he found?
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:45:45 GMT
Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff attended a Detroit City Council meeting. On the agenda, some questions about a developer who is being allowed to take his time paying back a $19-million dollar loan.
On Thursday, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff attended a Detroit City Council meeting. On the meeting agenda, some questions about a developer with connections to city hall who received a letter that told him he was allowed to take his time paying back a $19-million dollar loan.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:16:04 GMT
Dave Bing might run for Wayne County executive, but a condition is the officer holder must be a county resident. Charlie LeDuff decides to help his old buddy out with a few options on where he can live.
Dave Bing might run for Wayne County executive, but a condition is the officer holder must be a county resident. Charlie LeDuff decides to help his old buddy out with a few options on where he can live.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:06:18 GMT
It has been six weeks since two Detroit police officers were wounded and a suspect killed during a shootout. Now some questions have arisen and they involve Detroit EMS. Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff reports.
It has been six weeks since two Detroit police officers were wounded and a suspect killed during a shootout. Now some questions have arisen and they involve Detroit EMS. Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff reports.
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Friday, May 3 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:10:10 GMT
LeDuff: Let me offer a short list of things acting Bob Mayor Warfield can accomplish in his few remaining days in office. Things that could cement his legacy as one of Detroit's greats.
LeDuff: Let me offer a short list of things acting Bob Mayor Warfield can accomplish in his few remaining days in office. Things that could cement his legacy as one of Detroit's greats.
Sunday, April 21 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-04-21 13:33:35 GMT
Coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings has been equally breathless and embarrassing. Spot reports from media outlets who once prided themselves on accuracy and reliability have been little better than Twitter feeds.
Coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings has been equally breathless and embarrassing. Spot reports from media outlets who once prided themselves on accuracy and reliability have been little better than Twitter feeds.
Monday, April 15 2013 7:21 AM EDT2013-04-15 11:21:31 GMT
I went to the dentist Friday morning and got my tooth drilled. My head was numb from the Novocain. I needed a place to hide where nobody would notice. I found it: Detroit city hall!
I went to the dentist Friday morning and got my tooth drilled. My head was numb from the Novocain. I needed a place to hide where nobody would notice. I found it: Detroit city hall!
Friday, April 5 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-04-06 00:43:42 GMT
Unknown to the citizens, the police officers and even the emergency manager himself, Interim Detroit Police Chief Chester Logan was quietly conferred full chieftain status.
Unknown to the citizens, the police officers and even the emergency manager himself, Interim Detroit Police Chief Chester Logan -- as he has been called for the past five months since Chief Ralph Godbee was bounced from office -- was quietly conferred full chieftain status.
Monday, April 1 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-04-01 13:07:47 GMT
Emmett Moten owns the Hotel Fort Shelby in Detroit. He owes $170,000 in back property taxes. He has until Monday at 5 p.m. to pay a portion of the back taxes or face foreclosure.
Emmett Moten owns the Hotel Fort Shelby in Detroit. He owes $170,000 in back property taxes. He has until Monday at 5 p.m. to pay a portion of the back taxes or face foreclosure.
Monday, March 25 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-03-25 13:52:46 GMT
Imagine Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic summoning his pursers to the wheelhouse after his ill-fated ship struck the iceberg. "Quickly gentlemen!" he shouts. "Rearrange the deck chairs. Perhaps no one will notice!"
Imagine Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic summoning his pursers to the wheelhouse after his ill-fated ship struck the iceberg. "Quickly gentlemen!" he shouts. "Rearrange the deck chairs. Perhaps no one will notice!"
Monday, March 18 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-03-18 14:12:24 GMT
Many people are concerned about Belle Isle's future. The EFM is promising not to make any hasty decisions and to review the numbers first, but that could be a problem. There is no Belle Isle budget.
Now that Detroit has an emergency financial manager, a lot of people are concerned about the future of Belle Isle. Kevyn Orr is promising not to make any hasty decisions and to look over the numbers first, but that could be a problem. There is no Belle Isle budget.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-03-12 18:19:44 GMT
LeDuff: I don't know if an emergency manager can work in the city of Detroit. If anyone says different, they are lying. But I have to agree with one Detroiter's view, "Anything's better than what we've got right now."
LeDuff: I don't know if an emergency manager can work in the city of Detroit. If anyone says different, they are lying. But I have to agree with one Detroiter's view, "Anything's better than what we've got right now."
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