Kwame Kilpatrick, former Detroit mayor, sentenced to 28 years in prison for corruption

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for corruption, the apparent last step after a series of scandals destroyed his political career and helped steer a crisis-laden city even deeper into trouble.



Kilpatrick, who served as mayor from 2002 until fall 2008, fattened his bank account by tens of thousands of dollars, traveled the country in private planes and even strong-armed his campaign fundraiser for stacks of cash hidden in her bra, according to evidence at trial.



"I'm ready to go so the city can move on," Kilpatrick told the judge. "The people here are suffering, they're hurting. A great deal of that hurt I accept responsibility for."

Uncle Sam Don't Play: Lauren Hill Sentenced To 3 Months In Prison

Lauryn Hill was just sentenced to three months in prison for tax evasion. She will also have to spend three additional months on home confinement according to theAssociated Press.

The 37-year old singer pleaded guilty in the case last year. She told the judge that she had intended to pay her taxes, but couldn't during the period of time she dropped out of the music business.

Hill's attorney had sought probation in the case. At this point it is not clear when or where Hill will report to prison.

Guwop Free: Gucci Mane Released From Atlanta Jail. Due Back In Court Later This Month

Gucci Mane is once again a free man after being released from an Atlanta jail today. Guwop was originally arrested March 26th on aggravated assault in connection to an incident at Harlem Nights club in Atlanta.

Gucci stands accused of hitting a fan over the head with a champagne bottle.

The 1017 Brick Squad boss was released from Fulton County Jail on April 12th after posting $75,000 bail. 

However, he was arrested again the very next day for probation violations related to the assault charge according to TMZ.  Gucci's attorney, Drew Findling, says his client is due back in court later this month.