Repercussions
Further information: Kilpatrick-Beatty criminal trialBeatty resigned in February 2008 amid political leaders and citizens calling for Kilpatrick to resign as well. She also left Wayne State Law School, where she was studying for a juris doctor degree.
An investigation led to the filing of charges against Kilpatrick and Beatty on March 24, 2008.
On September 4, 2008, Kilpatrick pled guilty to obstruction of justice and no contest to assault on a police officer. As part of his plea deal, he agreed to step down as mayor, pay $1 million in restitution to the city, and serve 120 days of jail time. He also lost his law license and state pension, and will serve 5 years probation after his jail term is over.
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