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.

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