- Inciting a riot
- Election law interference
- Running a criminal business enterprise.
Friends of George Cushingberry Jr.
Welcome to the official blog of the Friends of George Cushingberry. I hope that this blog will serve as another method of communicating with the people. I am a true jobs, justice, peace, and equal opportunity Democrat. I would like your support to continue this mission for the betterment of you.
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Monday, February 6, 2023
Can a Person Get Elected to Public Office After Being Falsely Accused of Sexual Misconduct? When The MeToo Movement Gets it Wrong, How Do They Make It Right?
by the Friends of George Cushingberry
Can a candidate get elected by the citizen-electors after resigning from office after being accused and acquitted of sexual harassment in a court of public opinion and acquitted in a court of law? Can a disgraced former Detroit City Councilmember Pro-Tempore be elected to Mayor in 2025? In 2024, 2025 and 2026, a new election cycle will take place in America. Stating from the 2024 election for President and United States Senate for Michigan, the 2025 statewide election for Mayors, City Council members and Clerks, up to the 2026 midterm election will we see more politically timed accusations of sexual misconduct that eventually get proven false after the election cycle is over.
President Joe Biden |
Other males such as entertainers, journalists, businessmen,
felt the wrath of the MeToo movement also. Somewhere along the way of legit
allegations, the MeToo movement was hijacked by grifters and political
operatives who had ulterior motives for political power and financial gain. The list of the accused starts with former
Senator Al Franken of Minnesota, former State Representative and Detroit City Councilmember George
Cushingberry Jr, and President Joe Biden.
Al Franken was a Senator from Minnesota that resigned under
pressure from colleagues after a sexual harassment charge by Leean Tweeden a
conservative talk-radio host and Breitbart News contributor. Ms. Tweeden
accused him of forcing himself on her in 2006. She was able to find seven other
women to support her allegation. Although both of them called for an
investigation, the investigation never happened, and Al Franken chose to roll
over and quit without a fight. After further review of the allegations many
of his Senate colleagues like Tammy Duckworth, Heidi Heithkamp, Patrick Leahy
and others wanted to apologize for being suckered by Ms. Tweeden and her
friends at Breitbart and Fox News. They all said that he should have stood up
and fought the charges in front of the Senate Ethics Committee
President Joe Biden was accused of sexual harassment by a
former employee by the name of Tara Reade, a law school graduate who worked on
the staff of Senator Joe Biden. She obviously had a simmering beef over the
years with him and plotted to derail President Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Unlike Al Franken, Joe Biden stood up to
this woman’s baseless charges that she could not remember the details of being
sexually harassed and, is a female version of current US. Representative
George Santos (R-NY), who is a proven fraud and a candidate for treatment for mental illness. Ms.
Reade is a grifting opportunist going on news outlets like Fox with Tucker
Carlson and Megan Kelly with her allegations of sexual harassment looking for a
quick buck. Her case was so flimsy it was quickly dismissed by the voters in
November 2020 by 81 million votes for President Joseph Biden.
George Cushingberry Jr. is a retired State Representative
and former member of the Detroit City Council from January 1st, 2014,
to December 31st, 2017. In May of 2017 he was accused of sexual
harassment by former staffer Cleo Wiley after being released from her job on
the staff of Councilmember Cushingberry. She proceeded to sue the City
of Detroit in State and Federal court and was successful in denying Mr. Cushingberry
a 2nd term with City Council by a surprise defeat in the August 2017
primary election. When you thought that
things were done, Mr. Cushingberry decided to run for State Senator in 2018.
Just like running the same play again in a football game, the charges of sexual
harassment from Ms. Wiley appeared in the Detroit Free Press and Fox News. His
lead quickly vanished, and Mr. Cushingberry was unsuccessful in his bid for
Michigan State Senate.
On March 11, 2020, US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani dismissed all Federal charges against retired Michigan State Representative and former Detroit City Council-member George Cushingberry Jr. In a 23-page ruling, Judge Battani ruled that Cleo Wiley did not have sufficient evidence of sexual harassment and, was not entitled to protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as an Independent Contractor. On April 16th, 2021, a sad chapter for the City of Detroit came to a quiet end when Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Dana Hathaway dismissed all State of Michigan charges of sexual harassment and, wrongful discharge alleged by Cleo Wiley against George Cushingberry and the City of Detroit. Judge Hathaway agreed with the decision of US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani that charges brought by Wiley had no grounds and lacked credibility.
At the same time that Matt Lauer, John Conyers, Harvey Weinstein
and Bill Cosby were getting crucified by the Me-Too movement, former President
Donald Trump was the ultimate pimp and abuser of many women. All of the sinful acts included sex and paying them off with hush money and, you did not hear one objection from anyone within the Me-Too organization.
Tara Reade and Cleo Wiley |
After further review of the Me-Too accusers, each one of the
accusers filed their actions for maximum leverage to shake down target of their
wrath. In each instance, the timing of
the filing of charges occurred during political campaigns for election or
re-election to damage them at the ballot box.
If they are successful, the accuser gets a nice payday. If not,
the accuser is still successful if the target of the accuser’s wrath fails to get elected to public office.
When the information is proven false in a court of law, the
accusers and their legal team blow away like clouds in the sky passing by on a
beautiful day knowing there will be no repercussions for the filing of false
police reports and their actions in the name of vengeance.
Vicious slander by select right-wing biased news organizations make you ask what someone
can do about the damage of false information?
In the case of entertainers like Matt Lauer, Johnny Depp and Dr. Bill
Cosby, the accused have the option of suing the accusers and news outlets in a
court of law. Politicians who have self-confidence can take the chance of
running for elected office again or, choose to raise the white flag to
surrender. As of this writing an exploratory
committee is being proposed to explore the possibility of Mr. Cushingberry elected to the United States Senate in 2024 or, Mayor of the City of Detroit in 2025.
The exploration of an Exploratory Committee to Elect George Cushingberry United States Senator - Michigan 2024 or Mayor - City of Detroit 2025 |
Will we see more accusations by people of sexual harassment for political or financial gain? ABSOLUTELY YES! Before the next election cycle in 2024 and beyond, the accusers must be exposed as opportunists who strike at the right time for monetary gain or to damage a campaign to benefit another candidate. Sadly, these bogus allegations take away from legitimate complaints of sexual harassment forcing good people who would make great public servants and entertainers go into hiding mode and never be heard from again. It’s beyond time to look past the distractions and elect candidates on merit and the ability to accomplish tasks placed before them to improve the quality of life in the community.
On the Internet information is forever...
Reference Links
- Exhibit #1 - Deposition of Cleo T. Wiley
- Order of Dismissal US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani (PDF)
- Fox News: Cleo Wiley Sues George Cushingberry Jr. for Sexual Harassment - Reported by M.L. Elrick
- Metro Times: Cleo Wiley's participation in the used car scandal against George Cushingberry Jr. - Reporter Allie Gross
- A Motor City Shakedown Exposed and Disposed in a Court of Law - Former Budget Chairperson George Cushingberry Jr.'s protecting City Finances
- Retired Attorney George Cushingberry Acquitted of ALL Sexual Harassment Charges
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Restoring our Queen Dr. Ethelene Crockett on the new High School of Science and Technology by Every Means Necessary
The unanimous decision to re-install the name of Dr. Ethene Crockett High School of Science and Technology was a result of an elected school board acting upon a request from their employers to do so. The installation of the Ben Carson name in 2011 was unauthorized by Detroit residents without our consent by former Governor Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and, emergency manager Roy Roberts.
The People Agreed, that Mrs. Crockett is the one we need! |
The people spoke loud and clear to say how angry we are about how her name was removed by politicians in Lansing who did not give a
damn about the Detroit Public Schools. Under their management people
drank dirty water in Flint, higher taxes were levied on retirees and, education dollars
were used to pay off grifters at the expense of Detroit children. For example, DPS
schools like Benjamin Davis Aerospace were gutted to create for profit charter
schools in Grand Rapids to the detriment of the neighborhood.
The Crockett family has a proven track record regarding her family’s
contribution to the quality of life for the community. By re-installing Dr Crockett’s
legacy to the Detroit Public Schools System, our citizens vow to repair the
damage from 10 years of mismanagement from Lansing. The only objection to the
restoration is coming from commentators on Fox “News”, people who do not live
in the City of Detroit or, associate grifters who live in the city that lack a
sense of community.
Who cares about the 55 former HUD employees that he hired writing
a letter of support for him. Who cares
about Dr. Alveda King in Atlanta, Sean Hannity and the rest of that clown car
of hosts on Fox News crying in their beer with their childish insults about the City of Detroit. Given the quality of the candidates that they
support, the children of the Detroit Public School system would make better
politicians than the people they endorse now from Donald Trump on down.
The fact is that under emergency management by Governor Rick Snyder, organizations
like the Educational Achievement Authority that was imposed upon the Detroit Public School System got the attention of the FBI to investigate Chancellor John Covington for racketeering and fraud. As of this printing, no one was ever convicted of a crime, even though they should have,
Our children deserve better role models than Ben Carson, whose endorsement of Herschel Walker for a United States
Senator in Georgia was the ultimate insult to the United States of America,
especially African Americans with any sense of integrity. We cannot and, will not allow our
children to be misled by outside interests who do not have the best interest of
our children’s future.
Therefore, we will take back our school system one building
at a time by endorsing new legislation in Lansing that will refinance
our schools, pay our teachers and, bring out the best in our DPSCD students.
Finally, the family of Dr. Crockett, alumni and, supporters, want to thank the members of the Detroit Public School
Board Community District and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti for supporting our choice with your unanimous vote to restore
our queen, Dr. Ethelene Crockett to the High School of Science and Technology
in Detroit Michigan.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Congratulations to the NEW Detroit City Council Members 2022-2025
The Friends of George Cushingberry Jr. is extending a congratulations to:
- City Clerk Janice Winfrey
- The six new councilmembers elected to serve the 2021 through 2025 term.
We want to thank outgoing members Brenda Jones, Janee' Ayres, Raquel Castenada-Lopez and Roy McCallister for their service to the city.
The people spoke with their vote on November 3, 2021 for a new direction in our city. The council gained six new members with massive legislative experience. At large members Coleman Young III, Mary Waters, district members, Fred Durhal III District 7, Gabriela Santiago-Romero District 6, Latisha Johnson District 4 and, the sharp legal mind of Angela Whitfield Calloway District 2 will take the City in a better direction.
Citizens are guaranteed that this new city council will create an enhanced social equity marijuana ordinance that will benefit the City with reinvestment into neighborhoods. They will have the opportunity to re-develop and reinvest into Detroit City Airport for a general aviation, education and, commercial air service location.
Coleman Young III Councilmember at Large 2022-2025 |
For something as simple as returning money to citizens for property tax overcharges this new City Council can take the time to right the wrong. Organizations like DTE, Detroit Water and Sewer and, others print refund checks or credits if you were overcharged for goods and services so why not the City of Detroit?
Another pressing issue for the council is the return of processing tax returns by the City of Detroit Finance Department. The contract with the State of Michigan has proven to be a disaster because, you cannot pay the city through the state website for taxes due. There have been instances where citizens were receiving letters for taxes due when they were paid off. Citizens deserve better record keeping by their government and, with a little more investment, this can be done to serve the people much better.
We hope that the new council starts to re-invest into Police and Firefighter recruitment and training. Civil service are often overlooked and deserve much respect and attention paid to their needs. This council can rectify the water situation by reclaiming the water the department from the Great Lakes Water Authority and, state appointed review boards with increased oversight to address any discrepancies in the department.
Finally, when you fix the damn water, you will fix the damn roads. In order to fix the water you have to tear up the streets to lay new pipe. When that is done, you have to repair the road and, it ends up being a two for one public service project. Otherwise Former Councilmember Pro-Tempore George Cushingberry Jr. is doing well and living in Florida. He sends his best to the new Detroit City Council and wishes them well.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Retired Attorney George Cushingberry was Right about R. Kelly and Child Abuse Allegations
Written by The Friends of George Cushingberry Jr.
"Did you know that I told Aaliya's family about
R. KELLY'S marriage when I was guardian ad litem for her in Judge Freddie G. Burton's court?
R. Kelly and Aaliya "Husband and Wife" |
Instead of outrage, Aaliya's family got mad at me but Judge Burton made them pay me anyway.
ABC/WXYZ 7 - INTERVIEW - WITH GEORGE CUSHINGBERRY JR. JAN 19th, 2019
My mentor and friend, the late John Stroger chair of Cook County Board of Commissioners, helped me get the marriage license from the Cook County clerk. Upon discovery there were 15 forged documents to say Aaliya was 18 and, had a job as messenger when she was really 14 years old. There were news segments played over the years on ABC/WXYZ and Fox that no one really paid attention to.
The recent conviction of Robert Kelly is a vindication of my diligent work to protect women and children in harms way. I am glad that Kelly was convicted and, it looks like the #MeToo movement finally got one right this time. "
Sadly, Mr. Cushingberry is no longer interested in practicing law after a long and illustrious career of being a public servant and consultant. He retired and peacefully living in Florida.
FOX 47 - Aaliyah's Former Lawyer Speaks Out On The Marriage of R. Kelly between them
Friday, May 28, 2021
Demand that the Detroit Law Department File Order of Dismissal With 3rd Circuit Court - Wiley v City of Detroit (Dismissed!)
Press Release
It has come to the Friend's attention that City Attorney June Adams is trying to undo a judgement against plaintiff Cleo Wiley in Federal and State Courts based on the reporting from this blog. This action if allowed by the law department gives the appearance of a payoff to plaintiff Wiley for damaging George Cushingberry Jr's re-election to Detroit City Council in 2017 and, election to the Michigan State Senate 2018. The constant delays and rescheduling of this case was truly designed to discourage George Cushingberry from thinking about ever running again for political office.
On April 16th, 2021 a sad chapter for the City of Detroit came to a quiet end when Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Dana Hathaway dismissed all charges of sexual harassment and, wrongful discharge alleged by Cleo Wiley against George Cushingberry and the City of Detroit. Judge Hathaway agreed with the decision of US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani that charges brought by Wiley had no grounds and lacked credibility.
On Wednesday March 11, 2020, US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani dismissed all charges against Detroit City Council Members and, former Detroit City Council-member George Cushingberry Jr. In a stinging 23-page ruling, Judge Battani ruled that Cleo Wiley did not have sufficient evidence of sexual harassment and, was not entitled to protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as an Independent Contractor. The court proceedings clearly showed that all Individuals named in her lawsuit did not support ANY of her claims of harassment and, Wiley’s status as an at-will employee was understood by both parties.
All information reported by this blog on this case is factual regarding with data gathered from public documents, court transcripts and news outlets. The abuse of the #metoo movements goals and objectives by vindictive women is a form of 21st century prostitution, a jobs program for starving law firms and, cheap thrills for rouge news organizations that have a history of reporting delusional "news". Once charges are proven to be false, then accusers should face consequences in a court of law and public opinion.
If the City of Detroit is allowed to commit this act of insubordination by not filing the final order as requested by Judge Hathaway, this would be another example of public corruption in City government. It would serve the citizens of Detroit best interest if the City writes a letter demanding a retraction from news outlets Fox 2, Detroit Metro Times, WXYZ, and WDIV for reporting gossip at legitimate news stories.
To demand that the City of Detroit law Department file the final order immediately with the 3rd Circuit Court, please contact the following city officials.
Mayor Mike Duggan 2 Woodward Ave . Suite 1126 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 224-3400 |
- Brenda Jones - Council President - At Large
- Mary Sheffield - President Pro-Tempore - District 5
- Janee Ayers - At Large
- James Tate - District 1
- Roy McAlister - District 2
- Scott Benson - District 3
- Andre Spivey - District 4
- Raquel Castenada-Lopez - District 6
Corporation Council
City Ombudsman's OfficeTell them to do the right thing and file the order of dismissal requested by the court. The case is closed and, the citizens have nothing to gain by the continued dragging out of a case that has be decisively ruled on by Federal and State court judges.
For the record George Cushingberry is not responsible for the content of this blog, never has been and, has no ownership rights. All the content on this blog are written by Richard Clement who is responsible for the content.
Given that 2021 is an election year, you the public can make them pay on election day.
City of Detroit Law Department, C'mon man!
Reference Data:
Case No. 20-003959-CD
Party Information
Defendant City of Detroit
Defendant Cushingberry, George
Defendant Detroit City Council
Attorney: LaKena Tennille Crespo (313) 237-3032(W)
Plaintiff Wiley, Cleo
Attorney: Robin Beth Wagner (248) 398-9800 (W)
Disposition: Case Closed 4/16/2021 3rd Circuit Court
Exhibit #1 - Deposition of Cleo T. Wiley
Order of Dismissal US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani (PDF)
Fox News: Cleo Wiley Sues George Cushingberry Jr. for Sexual Harassment - Reported by M.L. Elrick
Metro Times: Cleo Wiley's participation in the used car scandal against George Cushingberry Jr. - Reporter Allie Gross
Retired Attorney George Cushingberry Acquitted of ALL Sexual Harassment Charges
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Retired Attorney George Cushingberry Jr. Acquitted of ALL State and Federal Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Charges
PRESS RELEASE
Former Detroit City Councilmember George Cushingberry Jr. Acquitted of all STATE and FEDERAL sexual harassment and discrimination charges:
On April 16th, 2021 a sad chapter for the City of Detroit came
to a quiet end when Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Dana Hathaway dismissed
all charges of sexual harassment and, wrongful discharge alleged by Cleo Wiley
against George Cushingberry and the City of Detroit. Judge Hathaway agreed with the decision of US
District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani that charges brought by Wiley had no
grounds and lacked credibility.
On Wednesday March 11, 2020, US District Court Judge
Marianne O. Battani dismissed all charges against Detroit City Council Members
and, former Detroit City Council-member George Cushingberry Jr. In a stinging 23-page
ruling, Judge Battani ruled that Cleo Wiley did not have sufficient evidence of
sexual harassment and, was not entitled to protection under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 as an Independent Contractor. The court
proceedings clearly showed that all Individuals named in her lawsuit did not
support ANY of her claims of harassment and, Wiley’s status as an at-will
employee was understood by both parties. The filing of the case by attorney
Robin Beth Wagner on 3/13/2020 was a feeble, last-ditch and, cowardly act to
hijack the taxpayers of Detroit under the guise of the #metoo movement.
Tara Reade and Cleo Wiley |
After further review of the #metoo movement, it seems that
the only two people who are incarcerated for sexual harassment is a White Jew
(Harvey Weinstein) and an African American (Dr. Bill Cosby). While these men rot in prison, 74 million Americans
voted for a President (Donald Trump) that harassed women, paid them off to be
quiet and, incited a riot that cost people their lives.
This #metoo movement has been hijacked by women who are looking
for revenge against a man running for office that is perceived to have too much
power or make too much money. This practice of penis politics does nothing but
take the profession of prostitution to a new level. Mentally disturbed women with
a grudge use the #metoo movement at the behest of people running for elected
office or someone looking for a promotion within an organization.
The policy of penis politics has a detrimental effect on any
organization. From President Joe Biden, Dr. Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Former Senator Al Franken, Gov
Mario Cuomo and others, these charges only benefit the accusers for financial
gain. The accused victims that have given
back to their communities get replaced by do nothing incompetent people that
talk the talk, instead of walking the walk. At the same time, 86-year-old Carolyn
Bryant Norman, the woman who lied on Emmitt Till in 1955 is alive and well in
Mississippi not facing any prosecution at all. She is being hidden in plain
sight by family members who have not been investigated by US Marshals for hiding
a criminal.
Website Miami Hearld: Emmit Till How a White Woman's lie got a Black Boy Killed
Team Cushingberry sincerely thanks all supporters who believed in George Cushingberry’s innocence and, sends his most sincere apologies to the women who were used against their will by plaintiff Attorney Wagner to sustain a lie for a political gain that: gained nothing but attention for rogue news organizations promulgating fake news for profit and, political operatives with ulterior motives to the detriment of the majority of black citizens
After 5 years of lies and innuendo, George Cushingberry can peacefully
carry on with the rest of his life, free from harassment from grifters and,
gold-diggers who are looking to get something for nothing with nothing to show
for it. Under the leadership of former President Pro-Tempore George Cushingberry,
the taxpayers of Detroit have been protected again from enemies of the people
practicing penis politics for profit.
Case No. 20-003959-CD
Party Information
Defendant City of
Detroit
Defendant Cushingberry,
George
Defendant Detroit City Council
Attorney: LaKena Tennille Crespo (313) 237-3032(W)
Plaintiff Wiley, Cleo
Attorney: Robin Beth Wagner (248) 398-9800 (W)
Disposition: Case Closed 4/16/2021
Exhibit #1 - Deposition of Cleo T. Wiley
Order of Dismissal US District Court Judge Marianne O. Battani (PDF)
Fox News: Cleo Wiley Sues George Cushingberry Jr. for Sexual Harassment - Reported by M.L. Elrick
Metro Times: Cleo Wiley's participation in the used car scandal against George Cushingberry Jr. - Reporter Allie Gross