Former CFO William Smith's $44M thievery was "truly evil," diminished the nonprofit's reputation and exploited trust, ...

Prosecutors have recommended he serve 18 years, while Smith’s lawyers are seeking a sentence of 12.5 to 15.5 years. ...

The organization responsible for the Detroit RiverWalk is asking a federal judge to give the former CFO who stole tens of ...

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith to 18 years in ...

The sentencing request alleges "extraordinary" greed, highlighting a $94,000 private flight to Vegas and a $63,000 Maserati ...

Ahead of his sentencing scheduled for next week, former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith is expressing remorse for stealing more than $40 million from the nonprofit and seeking ...

The schools say they are open to "reform," but condemn “unprecedented government overreach and political interference.” ...

Detroit — Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith says he is "extremely remorseful" and ashamed after getting caught stealing at least $44.3 million that was supposed to ...

A former legislative aide to Sen. William Smith Jr. has pleaded guilty to felony theft of $20,000 in scholarship funds from the senator’s office. Esther Dikongue pleaded guilty on Tuesday after ...

Mar. 29—Gerald (Jerry) William Smith Gerald (Jerry) William Smith peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on March 13, 2025 in his home of 35 years shared with his wife, Karen. Jerry was born in ...