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Riddle Goes Back To Court

1/26/2010

Story Published: Jan 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM EDT

Today was day one of the bribery trial for political consultant Sam Riddle. Riddle Spent over four hours in court where federal prosecutors played wiretapped phone calls they recorded of Riddle making deals with business owners to get city contracts approved.

The political consultant is accused of taking bribes for former Detroit City Council president Monica Conyers in exchange for the contracts.

After the hearing Riddle avoided talking with reporters about the case.

SAM RIDDLE
POLITICAL CONSULTANT
"I have nothing to say about the case at all. I just encourage people to stay informed, stay truth to power and God Bless America."

Riddle will be back in court tomorrow.

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