Detroit councilwoman’s bribery plea likely a footnote on Congressman husband’s legacy

DETROIT — On the day City Councilwoman Monica Conyers stepped into a federal courtroom at home in Detroit to plead guilty to bribery, her husband was at home in Washington. Several of Rep. John Conyers’ colleagues in the U.S. House said they weren’t aware his wife could soon wind up spending five years in prison.

Wife of congressman admits taking bribes, becoming latest Detroit politician felled by scandal

DETROIT — City Councilwoman Monica Conyers pleaded guilty to bribery charges Friday, becoming the latest Detroit politician taken down by scandal and marking a victory for federal prosecutors in their nearly two-year investigation into city corruption.

Detroit lawmaker Monica Conyers, wife of powerful congressman, pleads guilty to taking bribes

DETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of powerful and popular Democratic congressman John Conyers, pleaded guilty Friday to accepting cash bribes in exchange for supporting a sludge contract with a Houston company.

Detroit Council member Monica Conyers, wife of congressman, pleads guilty to taking bribes

DETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of powerful Democratic congressman John Conyers, pleaded guilty Friday to accepting cash bribes in exchange for supporting a sludge contract with a Houston company.

Detroit Council member Conyers, wife of veteran congressman, charged with taking bribes

DETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of a powerful Democratic congressman, was charged Friday in a bribery scandal, accused of accepting cash bribes in a filing that typically signals a plea deal has been struck.

Detroit council member Conyers tends roof, runs meeting amid bribery investigation

DETROIT — In the glare of a corruption investigation, City Council member Monica Conyers tended to home repairs and chaired a meeting on strip clubs Wednesday but said nothing publicly about an alleged scheme to trade votes for money.

Detroit councilwoman Conyers, wife of congressman, seeks support amid bribes investigation

DETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of a prominent congressman, sought political support from Baptist pastors and prayers from constituents Tuesday as her re-election bid collided with a corruption probe involving cash bribes handed over in fast-food parking lots.

Key figure pleads guilty in Detroit sludge probe; Feds say contractor arranged bribes for deal

DETROIT — A Detroit businessman pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to bribe a City Council member in exchange for supporting a $47 million-a-year sludge-hauling contract.

Feds say Detroit man arranged bribes for sludge pact; 2nd guilty plea expected in probe

DETROIT — Federal authorities have charged a man with conspiring to pay at least $6,000 to a Detroit City Council member in exchange for supporting a sludge-hauling contract with a Texas company.