Detroit Text Messages to Be Reviewed

Two magistrates will review text messages subpoenaed in a $150 million lawsuit against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the city to determine if they are relevant to the case, according to a ruling Friday. The ruling, by U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen, followed a conference with attorneys representing Kilpatrick and

Champions for Kids tickets go on sale

Tickets are now available for Champions For The Kids, a special two-day-fund-raiser to benefit attorney Norman Yatooma’s Foundation For The Kids. Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, Teamster President James Hoffa and other local personalities are among those expected to attend the Champions For The Kids VIP Dinner & Auction

Loss of father leads to foundation for kids

“This is what we do,” said Norman Yatooma, handing 10 $100 bills to Teresa Stanley and Glorius Blanch Monday. “We try to do anything we possibly can for the widow or widower who are left behind.” Yatooma is very familiar with the pain and confusion Stanley and Blanch are experiencing

Norman Yatooma talks to Paul W. Smith about the latest in the Tamara Greene case

(Apr. 15) – Attorney Norman Yatooma talks to Paul W. Smith about the latest in the Tamara Greene case and he says it looks like some important records have been destroyed. If you have information on this case, please call 1-877-TammyG.

Mayor must release dancer’s text messages

DETROIT, Aug. 25 (UPI) — A federal judge has ruled in favor of releasing text messages exchanged between a slain exotic dancer and Detroit’s mayor and other city officials. U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen held the attorney representing the family of Tamara Greene can resubmit a request that would force

Attorney can get texts in Greene case

DETROIT — In a victory for the attorney representing the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara Greene and a blow to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a federal judge has ruled that text messages exchanged by Kilpatrick and other city officials must be released as part of a lawsuit against the

Judge: City must turn over text messages in Tamara Greene case

The City of Detroit must turn over text messages exchanged by high-ranking city and police officials around the time of the death of Tamara Greene, a stripper who purportedly danced at the long-rumored, but never proven party at the Manoogian Mansion, a federal court has ruled. U.S. District Judge Gerald

Judge Orders City of Detroit to Turn Over Text Messages

DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge says text messages exchanged between high-ranking Detroit police and city officials must be released to a lawyer representing relatives of a stripper shot to death in 2003. U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen says attorney Norman Yatooma should be allowed to review the text messages

Judge rules attorney can have access to text messages in Greene case

DETROIT — In a victory for the attorney representing the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara Greene and a blow to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a federal judge has ruled that text messages exchanged by Kilpatrick and other city officials must be released as part of a lawsuit against the

Judge Orders City Release More Text Messages

DETROIT — U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen has ordered that attorney Norman Yatooma resubmit his request for text messages he believes could be evidence in the case of slain dancer Tamara Greene. The judge has also required that the City of Detroit hand them over. The request stems from a

Witness Talks to Media About Greene

A witness who says he spoke with a stripper the night of the alleged wild Manoogian Mansion party will talked to the media Thursday. Lt. Michael Kearns who is an EMS Supervisor with the Detroit Fire Department will be at his attorney’s office to answer questions from the media about

Out of attorney’s family tragedy comes hope for others

Tragedy struck the family of Manuel S. yatooma on March 11, 1993. Ten years later, on Father’s Day 2003, the formation of Yatooma’s Foundation For the Kids was announced to give hope to other families faced with tragedy. Norman Yatooma, the eldest of four sons, was 20 and away at

Creditors seeking $1M-plus from Hawkins

Norman Yatooma is prepared to bring moving trucks to the front door of La-Van Hawkins’ office if Hawkins doesn’t hand over a check for $100,000 by April 16. “I hope I can go to his house right after I go to his office,” Yatooma said. Yatooma is the principal of

Attorney is pressuring Hawkins for payment

It appears the financial problems between Detroit restaurateur La-Van Hawkins and his former attorney may not be resolved despite the seizure of some of Hawkins’ property Wednesday, which included $4,500 in cash, a diamond-encrusted Rolex watch and a wide-screen TV. Attorney Norman Yatooma, who had a court order to seize

Family alters city lawsuit

DETROIT — Attorneys for the family of an exotic dancer who was fatally shot in April 2003 said Tuesday they will amend the federal lawsuit filed on behalf of her teenage son. The dancer, Tamara “Strawberry” Greene, 27, was rumored to have performed at a wild party at Detroit Mayor

Blessed through Marty’ – Foundation helps family cope with loss

When Kathy Mitchell opened an account at Comerica Bank a month ago. She had hoped to raise some money to help a friend bury her 22-year-old son. She was disappointed. The only money raised was what her family donated. “I thought it was because it was just another young man

Virginia Kincade dealers prevail in arbitration

A successful case brought by former owners of Thomas Kinkade art galleries in downtown Fredericksburg and Charlottesville might have helped spark the FBI’s interest in the artist and executives of his company. Palmyra resident Jeff Spinello and his former wife, Karen Hazlewood, argued earlier this year that Media Arts Group

Children join suit against officials

Tamara Greene’s daughters joined their brother Monday in a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit against Detroit officials. The new parties to the suit are Ashly Jackson, 12, and India Bond, 6. Greene’s 15-year-old son, Jonathan Bond, and his father, Ernest Flagg are plaintiffs in a $150-million lawsuit brought by attorney Norman Yatooma.

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