Detroit Strip Clubs: Riddle trial: Conyers got cash for travel and shopping, developer says
February 3, 2010 at 8:36 pm | In Detroit strip clubs | No CommentsProsecutors also played recordings of phone calls between Riddle and Conyers they picked up through a long-running wiretap of Riddle’s cell phone.
On Aug. 8, 2007, Conyers told Riddle to draw up a contract between his consulting firm, Meridian Management Systems, and the Phoenix Group.
“I’ll do it just like I did the other one,” Riddle told her.
But on Dec. 24, 2007, Conyers called Riddle to say she couldn’t find the contract.
“He signed it and I signed it,” Riddle said.
“We’ve got to find it,” Conyers said.
“Well, you’re a hell of a damn organizer,” Riddle said.
Washington’s testimony came in the sixth day of evidence in the trial. The government is expected to close its case against Riddle on Thursday.
Jurors earlier heard evidence about alleged shakedowns involving a technology company, a strip club and the $1.2 billion Synagro sludge contract.
Detroit Strip Clubs: Riddle trial: Conyers got cash for travel and shopping, developer says
February 3, 2010 at 1:48 pm | In Detroit strip clubs | No CommentsWashington was “really shocked” when Conyers reached into his pocket one night at Mosaic restaurant and removed hundreds of dollars in cash “in front of everybody.”
The testimony came during the corruption trial of political consultant Sam Riddle as it entered its sixth day of evidence today.
Riddle, 63, is charged in a seven-count indictment with charges that include conspiracy, extortion and making a false statement to the FBI.
The charges stem from Riddle’s time as a top aide to Conyers, who pleaded guilty to bribery in June and awaits sentencing March 10.
Prosecutors allege Riddle and Conyers teamed up to extort money from businesspeople with matters before the Detroit City Council or the General Retirement System, on which Conyers sat as a trustee.
Jurors earlier heard evidence about alleged shakedowns involving a technology company, a strip club and the $1.2 billion Synagro sludge contract.
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