  Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 297 Registered: 08-2007 |
Eric Smith - the Channel 7 morning anchor - just annouced that Matt Allen, Kwame's Press Secretary was arrested in a overnight raid at his Indian Village home. Sorry, but they didn't provide any additional information. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 4520 Registered: 10-2004 |
WJR said the arrest stemmed from some domestic problem. | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 499 Registered: 05-2004 |
The fun never ends. | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 2580 Registered: 06-2006 |
well, he can't blame a white suburban jury for this one... perhaps he'll blame the white suburban news reporter? | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 298 Registered: 08-2007 |
I didn't think he was married. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 6755 Registered: 02-2004 |
One of King Kwame's T.H.U.G. Mafia is arrested. Due to bad attitude problem. The Good Lord will fix him up in prison. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 10665 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: I assume that you did not realize that Matt Allen is white. At least he was arrested as opposed to old drunky in OC getting a police escort home. | ||
Novine Member Username: Novine Post Number: 223 Registered: 07-2007 |
Nothing like those old racial biases to bite you in the butt. I'm surprised that no one's asked if there were any strippers involved. Just saying... | ||
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite Post Number: 367 Registered: 06-2007 |
Awwww, what happened to Blacksoulx's post? Looks like it disappeared. What a shame. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 2053 Registered: 04-2006 |
quote: Damn, I wanted to be the one to say it. | ||
Detroitprincess Member Username: Detroitprincess Post Number: 24 Registered: 07-2007 |
I see a pattern here... It seems several people including himself have been in trouble with the law. These are the people that are supposed to be law biding citizens in government positions. I hope people are smarter for who the vote for in the next election...... | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 2581 Registered: 06-2006 |
"I assume that you did not realize that Matt Allen is white. At least he was arrested as opposed to old drunky in OC getting a police escort home." Not really sure why you would assume that. Either way, I was referring to the Mayor (who recently blamed the result of the whistle blower lawsuit on the white suburban jury), not Matt Allen. And I agree that police departments shouldn't give free passes to public officials. Glad they didn't do that here. | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 299 Registered: 08-2007 |
Is the the same Matt Allen who registered his vehicle in Oakland County to save money on his insurance bill? http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20070925/NEW S01/70925071/1003 | ||
Texorama Member Username: Texorama Post Number: 92 Registered: 12-2006 |
Speaking of police giving free passes to public officials, whose is the Malibu that gets to park *in the left turn lane* between Jefferson and Larned on Woodward most days? | ||
Granmontrules Member Username: Granmontrules Post Number: 245 Registered: 01-2007 |
Not that is matters but Matt Alllen is white and his wife is african american - our family is friends with the Allen Family. Matt, his wife and children are great people. Everyone that knows them likes them. Lets not pass judgement until the real story comes out. This isn't about who hates Detroit or hates the mayor this is about a family. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 10841 Registered: 12-2003 |
Granmontrules, Did they recently get married, too? Like within this past year? If so, they one of my clients is related to them, too. He's out in Ann Arbor, but drives to work in the city every day. Cheers! | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 1115 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: Assume that all you want. A few years in the Army will teach you some things. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1572 Registered: 07-2004 |
They say you can judge the caliber of a person by the caliber of those he surrounds himself with. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 3346 Registered: 10-2003 |
Toolbox, I purposely deleted my post because it was a knee jerk reaction to yet another official involved in something as infuriating as domestic abuse. Further reflection made me decide my comment was hasty. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 2953 Registered: 10-2003 |
Granmontrules: you're the voice of reason here. Kudos. | ||
That_gurl_kat Member Username: That_gurl_kat Post Number: 33 Registered: 10-2007 |
Wow... nice to see someone actually admit fault and apologize for their post. Classy move Johnlodge. I had to laugh out loud when I saw the knee jerk reaction other people had to the whole thing and try to stir up a Black vs white thing! Matt Allen is white! But, I guess some folks just wake up looking for a fight. Personally, I hope that things work out well for the Allen family. Hopefully it turns out to be just a simple misunderstanding. ~Kat (trying to remain optimistic... and yes, naive) | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1573 Registered: 07-2004 |
"Let's not pass judgement until the real story comes out." I think you mean the FULL story. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3026 Registered: 06-2004 |
Interesting...Ch. 7 reports Allen tried contacting Bully-Cummings when the DPD turned up at his house, but she didn't respond to his call. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1575 Registered: 07-2004 |
Guess he doesn't have the pull CB does. | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 1929 Registered: 10-2006 |
"I didn't think he was married." You don't have to be married it have a domestic dispute. It can be with your girlfriend, or even one of your children that lives with you. | ||
Lostlegumes Member Username: Lostlegumes Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2007 |
Yes, it's the same Matt Allen who had the car insurance issue and he will be facing charges in today's incident. Sources say he was drinking at last night's Stake Out event which included area media. | ||
Harpernottingham Member Username: Harpernottingham Post Number: 297 Registered: 04-2006 |
John Lodge is a classy guy. Even if he CAN'T dance. | ||
Conman Member Username: Conman Post Number: 42 Registered: 06-2006 |
Can you hear me now? Good. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 3349 Registered: 10-2003 |
What makes you think I can't dance Harper? Did you see me at the Christmas party?  | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 4525 Registered: 10-2004 |
So, is he going to have one misdemeanor (for shoving his wife into a wall) and one felony count (for resisting arrest)? | ||
Wash_man Member Username: Wash_man Post Number: 498 Registered: 05-2006 |
If they prove he was drunk and that he drove home from the party, they should slap him with a DUI too. | ||
Conman Member Username: Conman Post Number: 43 Registered: 06-2006 |
Could he be Christine Beatty in disguise? Don't you know who I am(hic). | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1585 Registered: 07-2004 |
No, Beatty would have had Ella there in a heartbeat, or the precinct commander. | ||
Gplimpton Member Username: Gplimpton Post Number: 79 Registered: 05-2007 |
Wow, somehow Channel 7 got a copy of the police report. Mr. Allen had some.......very interesting quotes. http://www.wxyz.com/news/story .aspx?content_id=c3f22932-977f -4a4c-8fb6-1cee693efef0 My favorite? "You better run all the f'ing red lights. I'm high priority!" | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 928 Registered: 11-2003 |
"How in the f--- am I supposed to get in the back seat?" This guy obviously doesn't watch the TV show "Cops." They should have helped him in the police car and bashed his head on the hood. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3030 Registered: 06-2004 |
What's sad is they'll let him and he'll go back home to do the same damned thing again | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 929 Registered: 11-2003 |
Am I wrong in assuming that this guy is toast? If the spousal abuse is true I would think that Kwame has to drop this guy. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1393 Registered: 11-2004 |
quote: Not likely. Domestics have to abide by an immediate PPO, keeping them away from the victim and the victim's home. If they break the terms of that PPO or their bond, which is also strict, and they go back to jail. That's what the rules say anyways. The cops have abided by them so far... | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3035 Registered: 06-2004 |
WDIV reports that he's headed to rehab for alcohol abuse | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 909 Registered: 03-2006 |
Heard on WWJ that hizzoner will be shuffling his staff in Jan. Matt Allen will no longer be Press secretary, but will be retained as deputy something or other. The offical title escapes me. If I find the story on their website I will post it. (Message edited by kenp on December 12, 2007) | ||
Informed Member Username: Informed Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2007 |
Here is a copy of his statement On December 3, 2007 I entered into an agreement with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and plead guilty to the misdemeanor offence of domestic violence from an incident at my home on November 2nd of this year. My wife and I are truly grateful for all the people who have expressed their well wishes and prayers for our healing and future happiness together with our children. We feel blessed to live in a community that has been so forgiving and allowed us our privacy. I am most thankful to Mayor Kilpatrick and the entire administration for their support of my family and myself during this personal crisis. It’s been a privilege serving our Mayor and the people of Detroit as Press Secretary. However, as a result of the Kilpatrick administration restructuring and to minimize distractions related to my return to work, effective December 21, 2007 I will be reassigned to The Detroit Cable Commission as the Deputy Director. In the mean time I will remain in the Mayor’s office to help with the transition, but look forward to new challenges back in television where my communications background was founded. |
