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'Like a James Bond Novel': Explosive Lawsuit Against Hamtramck Mayor, Police Chief

Whistleblower · Hamtramck

'Like a James Bond Novel': Explosive Lawsuit Against Hamtramck Mayor, Police Chief

Coverage: 2 sources

“This is like a James Bond novel. It’s chock-full of the craziest things, all in one case," said attorney Jon Marko.See the Story

Hamtramck city manager placed on paid leave amid escalating controversy

FBI · Hamtramck

Hamtramck city manager placed on paid leave amid escalating controversy

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino will now be on paid administrative leave.See the Story

Suspended Hamtramck city manager, police officer file explosive lawsuit

Hamtramck · Hamtramck

Suspended Hamtramck city manager, police officer file explosive lawsuit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The suit focuses on Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri discussing an alleged history of domestic violence as well as allegations involving a presidential pardon of a rich New York investor reportedly convicted of a financial crime - and that's not all.Read Article

Read the city manager’s lawsuit

garbarino lawsuit By Charles Sercombe There have been plenty of news stories this week about City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit. On Tuesday, The Review obtained a copy of the 74-page lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court. Instead of reading a synopsis of the lawsuit, we have attached the actual lawsuit. Police investigator Dave Adamczyk has joined Garbarino’s lawsuit accusing the mayor and city council of violating the state’s Whistleblo…Hamtramck · Hamtramck Read Article

Wellington Mayor Jack Clark Exhorts Locals to Stay Involved in City Council

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

While at the Wellington City Council meeting on May 28, 2025, residents gathered to voice concern over traffic conditions, but other agenda items were addressed. Due to the absence of council members Barney Zauss, Bryan Thayn and Kyle Monson, no motions were passed, but updates were given regarding property taxes and the new building. Barbara Clendennen, Wellington’s accounting consultant and planning and zoning commissioner, stood to explain wh…Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington See the Story

City Manager Garbarino suspended as Hamtramck crisis deepens

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In a dramatic escalation of the crisis gripping Hamtramck, the City Council unanimously voted to place City Manager Max Garbarino on administrative leave.Hamtramck · Hamtramck See the Story

We Have Always Existed — and We Will Not Be Erased

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The struggle for our existence began in August 1966 at Gene Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco. Fed up with constant police harassment, transgender women and gay men fought back when one person threw coffee in an officer's face. Fifty years later, in 2016, the city commemorated this pivotal moment with a plaque. In 1969, three years after the riot at Compton's Cafeteria, two trans women — Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson — stood at the fore…Hamtramck · Hamtramck Read Article

Hamtramck City Council to address suspended police chief

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

As city leaders clash over the suspension of police chief Jamiel Altaheri following a whistle-blower email, the council is expected to address the topic at a Tuesday night meeting. That email described potential violations of department policy and the law.Hamtramck · Hamtramck Read Article

How Hamtramck, a small town within Detroit, became America’s first Muslim-majority city

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In a short span of time, immigrants flooded Hamtramck, a blue-collar town fully within Detroit's borders. And things would never be the same.Immigration · Hamtramck Read Article

FBI visits Hamtramck amid several investigations

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The next council meeting is Tuesday where, with a quorum, a decision can be made on whether to vote on reinstating him. Over two hours of public comment led to an emotional statement from Mayor Amer Ghalib who took issue with the City Manager Max Garbarino suspending the police chief. Another officer is also suspended as allegations he made against the chief are investigated.FBI · Hamtramck Read Article

Breaking news … City manager says his job is on the line; special council meeting today

City Manager Max Garbarino By Charles Sercombe Chaos in city hall continues. The city council will meet today at 4 p.m. (Friday, May 23) to consider firing City Manager Max Garbarino. It is not immediately known the reason for his firing, nor who exactly is behind it. But this proposal comes at a time when four of the city councilmembers are alleged to have committed election fraud and two of them for not being residents of the city. Also, it …Hamtramck · Hamtramck See the Story

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