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.
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| 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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