Kwame Kilpatrick Sentenced to Up to Five Years for Violating Terms of Probation

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick sentenced to five years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. This is a sad end to a life that was promising, but got side-tracked by a big ego and self-interest. According to Detroit News, Kilpatrick was chastised by Wayne Circuit Judge David Groner for engaging in "contemptible behavior" by hiding assets from the court.

"Probation is no longer an option. The terms of your earlier probation no longer apply; that ship has sailed," Groner said. "This is all because of the actions of you, Mr. Kilpatrick. You were convicted ... all because you lied under oath. That lie ... was part of a broader attempt to cover up your misdeeds while serving as mayor "You challenged this court's authority," Groner said. "You attempted to utilize semantics and exploit loopholes. The broader context of this issue is that your family living expenses -- including living in a million-dollar home, driving a brand new Escalade and purchasing elective surgery for your wife -- you have made it perfectly clear that it's more important to pacify your wife than comply with my orders." Source: Detroit News

Kwame Kilpatrick got what he deserved. You can't break the law, get probation and expect to get a slap on the wrist when you flagrantly violate the terms of your probation. He chose to focus on material things -- plastic surgery for wife and purchasing an Escalade. His actions prove that Kwame Kilpatrick is an egotist who thumbed his nose at the law. Prison will teach him a valuable lesson and voters will send his mother home from Congress.