Born: 
6/8/1970
High School:	 
Cass Tech
College: 
Florida A&M 
University
1992 
BS Polictical 
Sceince
1999 
Detroit College 
of Law

Kwame Malik Kirkpatrick

Current Satus: Disbarred

Overview

Kwame Kirkpatrick was once the 68th mayor of Detroit, from January 1, 2002 to September 18th, 2008. Kwame was facing numberous scandals and corruption charges that forced his resignation. He officially resigned after he was formally charged with 10 felony counts. He accepted a reduced prision sentence of 4 months for reduced charges. Part of his sentenceing was his disbarment from practicing law.

Prison Time

10/28/2008: sentenced to 4 months after pleading gilty to reduced charges. He was released on probation after serving 99 days

5/25/2010: sentenced 18 months to 5 years for probation violation

8/2/2011: released on parole

Currenlty facing federal procescution

 

 

 

Political Party:

Democratic