Monday
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty Charged By Kym Worthy
 Further to our post of January 24th Christine Beatty and Kwame Kilpatrick it looks as this 'affair' has now all been taken a step further.The Wayne Court prosecuter, Kym Worthy (photo left) has announced that the couple are to be charged in connection with 12 felonies including perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office in a text messaging scandal.  Should they be found guilty the penalties could be anything from five to fifteen years in prison.Detriot Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has said that he expects to be vindicated. There has been no comment, as yet, from Christine Beatty - photo on right. Labels: Christine Beatty, Kwame Kilpatrick, Kym Worthy |
Thursday
Celebrity Snippits
 Neil DiamondThe organiser of the UK Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis, has confirmed that Neil Diamond will be performing at the festival in June. There will also be a New York hip-hop star for younger visitors. Montel Williams The U.S Television talk show presenter Montel Williams is to leave his program after 17 years on air. Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, remains banned from entering the UK. His bid to get this overturned has failed. His criminal record has also led him to being denied entry into Australia.  Jeremy BeadleTributes have been paid to the television presenter and charity fund raiser Jeremy Beadle who has died aged 59. Jeremy leaves his wife Sue, daughters Cassie and Bonnie and stepchildren Leo and Claire. In his prime his shows such as Beadle's About and You've Been Framed attracted UK audiences of over 15 million. It is thought that he has made around £100 ($200) million for charities. Kwame Kilpatrick The Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has offered an apology to his constituents but has said that he will not resign from his position. This is to do with 'romantic texts' sent by Kilpatrick to Christine Beatty - see story and Christine's photo here. Brad Pitt A 25 year old freelance reporter was arrested outside of Brad Pitt's home. It's thought that he was looking for some form of 'proof' that Angelina Jolie is pregnant - which would be worth quite a few dollars. Labels: Brad Pitt, Jeremy Beadle, Kwame Kilpatrick, Montel Williams, Neil Diamond, Snoop Dog |
Christine Beatty & Kwame Kilpatrick
| Contrary to their denials made in court it's now reported that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick did have a liaison with his aid Christine Beatty. Christine Beatty photo on right. But lots of texts have now come to light such as: Oct 3, 2002 From Kilpatrick I'm madly in love with you. Reply From Beatty I hope you feel that way for a long time. In case you haven't noticed, I am madly in love with you, too! April 8, 2003 From Beatty And, did you miss me, sexually? Reply From Kilpatrick Hell yeah! You couldn't tell. I want some more. Don't sleep! Mayor Kilpatrick has issued a statement which can be seen here. Part of the statement read: "I would now ask that the public and the media respect the privacy of my wife and children and of Christine Beatty and her children at this deeply painful moment for our families." Labels: Christine Beatty, Kwame Kilpatrick |