Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Theory at trial of Chauncey Owens, Charles Jones names Owens’ brother  Witness says driver of moped with two men on it shot Blake; Sh’rron Hurt testifies he was that driver; other witnesses say Owens was the shooter  Improper communication about … Continue reading →

 By BAR executive editor Glen Ford  January 29, 2014   “When you say ‘jobs,’ he says tax cuts – just like the Republicans, only Obama first cites the pain of the unemployed, so that you know he cares.” “Believe it,” said … Continue reading →

“A triple tragedy” Charles Jones, father of Aiyana Jones, killed by police at the age of seven, and Chauncey Owens face first-degree murder charges   Witnesses say Blake’s killer had braids, which Owens never wore, and that ‘some kids’ at scene … Continue reading →

MSHDA says all tenants must go, will not pay enhanced vouchers for ten to remain  Senior, disabled tenants still waiting for regular HUD vouchers; alternate placements in jeopardy  Building conditions deteriorate as contractors rip out interior  By Diane Bukowski  January … Continue reading →

Schlenkerman remanded to jail pending sentencing Opening statements in Jones/Owens trial Tues. Jan. 28, 2014; prosecution still plans to use Schlenkerman as witness Re-trial of cop Joseph Weekley, who shot Aiyana to death, canceled By Diane Bukowski  January 27, 2013  … Continue reading →

By Roger Burbach January 14, 2014 The elections in Venezuela and Chile in December provided new momentum for the left-leaning governments in Latin America and the ascent of post-neoliberal policies. Over the past decade and a half, the rise of … Continue reading →

Questions legality of swaps, COPS deals; says city could be recover losses  Allows $120 M of Barclay’s loan for “quality of life” purposes, encourages continued “negotiation”  Objectors, retirees encouraged by delay in rush to cut pensions, assets  Jones Day now attacking … Continue reading →

By Wallace Turbeville, Senior Fellow at Demos  January 17, 2014  Detroit Wallace Turbeville Just three days before Kevyn Orr, the Emergency Manger appointed by Michigan Governor Snyder to run the fiscally strapped City, filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in … Continue reading →

  Protesters march outside Cobo Center where the 2014 North American International Auto Show is being held. Photos and text by James Fassinger for MintPress News January 14, 2014 Detroit–As automakers prepared to trumpet record profits and reveal new car … Continue reading →