Monday, January 21 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-01-21 23:08:58 GMT
Justice Diane Hathaway packed her bags and retired from the Michigan Supreme Court on Monday just half way through her term. But that won't be her last appearance in court.
Justice Diane Hathaway packed her bags and retired from the Michigan Supreme Court on Monday just half way through her term. But that won't be her last appearance in court as she's been charged by the U.S. Attorney with bank fraud.
Wednesday, October 31 2012 8:21 PM EDT2012-11-01 00:21:19 GMT
Diane Hathaway is the target of a federal grand jury. The Michigan Supreme Court justice is house rich, but did her property dealings put her on the wrong side of the law?
She's a real estate agent, who's also one of the state's top judges, and now she's the target of a federal grand jury. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway is house rich, but did her property dealings put her on the wrong side of the law?
By Charlie Langton Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway entered the federal courthouse innocently enough, but left a convicted felon. She took a plea to bank fraud.
Here's the deal. She will spend up to 18 months in a federal prison. She will pay up to $90,000 in restitution, and she will pay a fine of approximately $30,000. After that, she'll spend three to five years on supervised probation, and all the other charges against her will be dismissed.
"This is a crime that spanned almost two years, and so for a very serious, well thought out crime like that, I think it's important that the public see that people at the highest levels of government are held accountable," said U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade.
Hathaway stated in open court that she devised a scheme to defraud the ING Bank and wrote a phoney hardship letter, hiding her true assets and manipulating property sales in order to get rid of a $600,000 debt on her Grosse Pointe Park home.
"It's important for people to know that now we're down to the actual loss as calculated by ING Bank, which, of course, is who we ought to listen to," said attorney Steve Fishman. "They're saying it's between $40,000 and $90,000. They haven't said anything more than that, and Judge O'Meara will decide."
"In this case an individual in a prominent position of public trust made extremely poor choices that have resulted in criminal activity," said FBI Special Agent Robert Foley.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:54:16 GMT
Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
He once said there was no shame in his game, but now Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:27:52 GMT
Proposed legislation in the state House aimed at leveling income inequality would require employers to explain why a person doing the same job is making more money.
Proposed legislation in the state House aimed at leveling income inequality would require employers to explain why a person doing the same job is making more money.
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-04-05 03:31:44 GMT
It could soon be the wave of the future in air travel. The cost of your ticket might be based on how much you weigh. Samoa Air is already doing it, but is it fair? Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road.
It could soon be the wave of the future in air travel. The cost of your ticket might be based on how much you weigh. Samoa Air is already doing it, but is it fair? Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road.
Thursday, March 28 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:47:00 GMT
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:50:04 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:43:15 GMT
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:35:00 GMT
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:23:29 GMT
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:56 GMT
A small dog was taken from a woman's car on Sunday. Now a woman claims she wasn't trying to steal the dog. She was trying to save its life because it was locked in a car on a hot day.
A small dog was taken from a woman's car on Sunday. Now a woman claims she wasn't trying to steal the dog. She was trying to save its life because it was locked in a car on a hot day.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:03:59 GMT
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
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(Credit: WJBK|myFOXDetroit.com) Diane Hathaway outside court in Ann Arbor
