MAYOR KWAME KILPATRICK CHARGED WITH PERJURY

So the so called hip-hop Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was charged Monday with perjury and obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. Kilpatrick, who was to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon, could face up to 15 years in prison and be expelled from office if convicted.

“Some have suggested that the issues in this case are personal or private,” Worthy said. “Our investigation has clearly shown that public dollars were used, people’s lives were ruined, the justice system severely mocked and the public trust trampled on. ... This case is about as far from being a private matter as one can get.”

Speaking two hours later, Kilpatrick said he expects to be cleared. He did not deny wrongdoing and did not address the calls for his resignation. “I look forward to complete exoneration once all the facts have been brought forth,” Kilpatrick said. “I will remain focused on moving this city forward.”

Chief of Staff Christine Beatty, 37, who also denied under oath that she and Kilpatrick had a romantic relationship in 2002 and 2003, was charged with perjury and obstruction of justice.

Worthy began her investigation the day after the Free Press published sexual text messages in late January. In court, Kilpatrick and Beatty denied having an intimate relationship, but the text messages revealed something different.

Kilpatrick is married with three children. Beatty was married at the time and has two children.

I hope the sex was worth it.