Kilpatrick's lawyer during text message scandal is suspended

Kwame Kilpatrick's personal lawyer, Samuel McCargo, during the text message scandal has been suspended from practicing law for nearly six months for failing to report Kilpatrick's lies at trial and for attempting to hide the incriminating texts through a secret settlement deal. The 179 day suspension is shy just once day of requiring McDCargo to be reinstated.

Source: The Detroit Free Press

Police lies and corruption.

A lot has been happening at 248 Lawyers P.C. Among those things is our exclusive coverage over a case involving policy brutality and lies. We have published a special page covering a Michigan police department who has lied and abused the public. We have also posted a video that documents the corrupt police officer in action. Be sure to check out our on-going coverage on this case.

Bars discriminating against men?

New York attorney Roy Den Hollander, a self described “anti-feminist,” has failed to convince a federal court that New York night clubs have discriminatory practices against men. Hollander is specifically concerned about ‘ladies night’ where women often receive discounts and specials on drinks that are exclusive to women only. The case has caused plenty of controversy online over whether or not this practice demonstrates discrimination. One blogger says that under the same ideal, theoretically, you can offer discounts and specials that target a specific race. Would people consider that discrimination? Hollander plans to appeal the decision meaning that regulations on targeting specific demographics in bars may go national, effecting Michigan, in the future as well.

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Lawsuit in Detroit

Sean Harrington, a business man operating in Detroit, has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming Detroit Police used excessive force against him. The lawsuit is being filed in light of a dispute Harrington had with a former employee. A security camera caught the employee taking food from a refrigerator without permission which prompted the confrontation with employee and Harrington. Detroit Police arrived on the scene later and arrested Harrington charging him assault.

If you have had a similar experience and are questioning whether or not police violated your rights as a citizen, be sure to contact one of our lawyers. Only a legal expert can determine whether or not your case has merit. Remember, your initial discussion with us is totally free.

Source: The Detroit News

Abusive juvenile home crackdown.

Muskegon County officials have undertaken sweeping reforms at the Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center, following state inspections that revealed excessive force being used by staffers in what the state called a "dangerously understaffed" facility. One juvenile inmate reported being chained by the ankles and physically restrained. Staff at the facility says the use of force is necessary to maintain order. The facility has roughly a 8:1 staff-employee ratio due to budge problems which leaves them unable to control the inmates properly.

Problems like these are very common in facilities that are dealing with financial problems. However that's no excuse for excess physical violence. If your child has suffered injuries due to being mistreated, even by a government facility, you still are well within your rights to be compensated. Make sure you get the right amount by contacting the personal injury lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: Mlive