Judge Orders Comerica Bank to Apply $13k from Kwame Kilpatrick's Account to Restitution
A judge has mandated Comerica Bank to transfer over $13,000 from an account associated with former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. This amount is to be applied towards Kilpatrick's restitution obligations. Kilpatrick, who served as mayor from 2002 to 2008, was convicted on multiple charges, including racketeering and extortion, leading to a significant restitution bill. The decision to seize funds from his bank account is part of ongoing efforts to recover the financial penalties imposed on him following his conviction. The restitution is intended to compensate for the financial damages caused during his tenure as mayor.