  Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2007 |
This week marks the one year anniversary of former Council member Alonzo Bates' conviction. He hasn't been sentenced. I don't understand why there is such a long delay to sentence him. Any thoughts out there as to why? http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/mie/ press/2006/2006-08-31_abates2. pdf | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 789 Registered: 01-2004 |
Yea! Rot in jail thief. | ||
Waltbaby01 Member Username: Waltbaby01 Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2007 |
I think his lawyer argued that there were pieces of evidence that the prosecutors left out of the case, that could have changed the outcome. Therefore, they were pursuing in getting him a new trial. Didn't work, so now they're finally going to sentence him soon. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 4061 Registered: 10-2003 |
let's wish for many happy golden years in jail for the racist parasite! | ||
Unclefrank Member Username: Unclefrank Post Number: 81 Registered: 03-2006 |
What a POS! | ||
Swingline Member Username: Swingline Post Number: 887 Registered: 11-2003 |
I believe that Mr. Bates is currently seeking to have his conviction set aside due to alleged ineffective assistance of counsel. His trial counsel was Steven Fishman, one of the most highly regarded criminal defense attorneys in Michigan. He earlier sought to have the conviction set aside because the prosecution allegedly withheld exculpatory evidence. That effort was rejected by the trial judge. He won't be sentenced until the ineffective assistance of counsel issue is resolved by the judge. Probably will happen soon. | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 159 Registered: 09-2006 |
Sentencing takes place Sept. 20. He faces up to 41 months. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20070829/NEW S01/708290341/1003 | ||
Eric_w Member Username: Eric_w Post Number: 311 Registered: 02-2007 |
I never understand why people convicted in federal courts have such a long time between conviction & sentence to be out on the streets. I thinks they should be taken into custody as soon as they are convicted. Anytime they're incarcerated counts a part of the sentence. | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 71 Registered: 05-2007 |
He keeps trying to get a miss trial ruling. claimed there was some evidence issue. got shot down. now he's claiming his lawyer wasn't good enough. The dude is about as weasley as it gets. No surprise he got voted on to city council. | ||
Yvette248 Member Username: Yvette248 Post Number: 899 Registered: 10-2006 |
Hey, at least he had a trial. Anybody remember R Kelly's charges from 5 YEARS AGO??!! | ||
Newport1128 Member Username: Newport1128 Post Number: 117 Registered: 05-2007 |
Has Alonzo Bates ever held a real honest-to-goodness JOB in his life? I remember when I went to Wayne State in the late 60's and early 70's seeing posters saying "Alonzo (Lonnie) Bates for WSU Board of Governors". Seems like he's always been just another hog feeding at the public trough. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 4083 Registered: 10-2003 |
He allegedly "worked" at C of D parks and rec... But didn't one of the TV stations catch him at home doing chores on city time?? | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 2178 Registered: 10-2003 |
"Hey, at least he had a trial. Anybody remember R Kelly's charges from 5 YEARS AGO??!!" Bah, celebrities. Lindsey Lohan can speed down a road drunk with cocaine in her car, and she gets a scolding. Stupid society and its stupid celebrity worship. | ||
Conman Member Username: Conman Post Number: 37 Registered: 06-2006 |
I plan to make a cake in honor of his anniversary and put a hacksaw in it. NOT. I hope the crook rots in jail. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 6423 Registered: 02-2004 |
Happy Birthday Lonnie the Crook! | ||
Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2007 |
Lonnie Bates worked in the City of Detroit's Parks and Rec as a career. He was busted by TV2 Problem Solvers Bill Gallagher, catching him cutting his grass and washing his car at home while on the job. You may recall him on camera calling Bill Gallagher "Sonny Boy". He was reprimanded by the City for this tho' I'm not certain as to the details of the reprimand. He sued the City successfully, claiming harassment, then retired. | ||
Detx Member Username: Detx Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2007 |
I think he’s also in some legal trouble in Texas for giving preferential treatment to contractors with the Dallas Independent School District. I’m not entirely sure which problem Lonnie will have to do deal with legally first, but I’d bet my life that the Texas authorities reprimand or convict him first before the Michigan authorities do… I still can’t believe there’s a school in Detroit named after this derelict. | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 416 Registered: 02-2006 |
I'm pretty sure he called him more than "Sonny Boy". It sounded more like "White Boy" to me. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 1526 Registered: 04-2006 |
I think he�s also in some legal trouble in Texas for giving preferential treatment to contractors with the Dallas Independent School District. I thought that was William Coleman (former superintendent of DPS)? | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 82 Registered: 08-2007 |
Dear Al is going to spend 33 months in jail. He'll get out just in time to run for Mayor. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20070920/NEW S01/70920039 | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 5951 Registered: 11-2004 |
Now he's trying to shift blame onto Fox2's Scott Lewis as well. Pathetic. | ||
Mrsjdaniels Member Username: Mrsjdaniels Post Number: 247 Registered: 08-2005 |
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.d ll/article?AID=/20070921/METRO 01/709210351 this man has lost it...does he have it all? | ||
Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv Post Number: 19 Registered: 08-2007 |
I believe he's posturing himself to a segment of his constituency who believes they will always be a persecuted minority. | ||
Mrsjdaniels Member Username: Mrsjdaniels Post Number: 249 Registered: 08-2005 |
guess what ya'll - he has to pay the City the money back...good, now maybe i will get my tax refund |
