Freep Investigations

Our investigative journalists dig to uncover problems in metro Detroit and around Michigan - working to make our community better.

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Our investigative journalists dig to uncover problems in metro Detroit and around Michigan - working to make our community better. Read some of our most recent investigative stories here: https://t.co/y9nen22g7n …

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Because this announcement has just been made, didn’t have a chance to tell many Detroit colleagues before I left town, but I’m taking a senior leadership position at Manhattan investigative newsroom. Very proud of the I-team @freep and work we did. https://t.co/Lbv2PDheK1

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Mixed emotions wrapping up last day @freep Friday. A fantastic run of 3 yrs, punctuated by high-quality investigations that had huge impact on Detroit and around Michigan. The Freep is an extraordinary newsroom. Expecting announcement on next gig early next week. Super-excited!

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Proud to see former colleague & friend Wendi C. Thomas get Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. Series had huge impact & it's gratifying to see one of the most prestigious honors in investigative journalism go to an African American journalist. https://t.co/fHn8X4Zoqy

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Several @FreepOnGuard staffers part of News Media Alliance webinar on measuring impact of investigative journalism. When asking subscribers, donors & readers to directly support us, vital to show concrete change occurs because of reporting that we do: https://t.co/NUascsgNWj

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Attorney General search warrant sought emails involving Duggan, Alexis Wiley and others https://t.co/uWfMSSQc3l via @freep

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Enjoyed Saturday morning discussion on how the Michigan Freedom of Information Act is a tool for the press and citizens alike at #FOIAFEST19 Some FOIA basics and tip sheets available at this link: https://t.co/GetTqBVgse

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A Michigan State trooper “face-planted” a handicapped, black drunken motorist into the street. Already bloodied, he was slammed face down onto a cruiser. Today’s @Freep investigation has disturbing video & allegations violent arrest was part of a pattern. https://t.co/D6jm37EpYV

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Latest @freep investigation finds lack of due diligence by authorities who granted millions in tax incentives to Dan Gilbert development companies. Good governance experts say requiring a developer to disclose financing plans is basic government function. https://t.co/fMrmKW3iXy

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ICYMI - It’s not just wild dogs that are the problem: Sunday’s @FreepOnGuard shows why Detroit faces so many challenges in stopping dog attacks in city neighborhoods: https://t.co/e9YRHzsgut

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@freep earned top awards at #nabj19. Congrats to @kat__stafford, for demolition program diversity; Jennifer Dixon and Junfu Han for squatters in government housing; commentary by Rochelle Riley; copy editing by Janet Graham; John Carlisle for Corktown. https://t.co/PclnsK6MD2

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What President Trump tweeted about the Detroit Democratic presidential debates https://t.co/SZ0XqauDjF via @freep

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Another testament to the importance of local accountability journalism. Man sentenced to 25-50 years in prison gets case reexamined due to Free Press inquiries. Congratulations to investigative reporter Elisha Anderson. https://t.co/1j3V4U1UKp

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Detroit fundraising office deleted emails about controversial nonprofit tied to Mayor Mike Duggan. After initial @freep investigation emails were restored city officials now admit. MI Atty Gen has personally ordered her investigators to pursue the matter. https://t.co/DdGqvUR4PD

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Nice accountability work by @MarshallProj on prison where warden - short on guards - turned to gang leaders to keep inmates under control. In collaboration with @USATODAY Network, @clarionledger and Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting https://t.co/0DpUq1SWFB

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Behind the numbers. Beyond the need to hold officials accountable. Behind all @freeponguard investigative reporting is how issues affect people. 2nd installment on crumbling bridges focuses on how problem impacts MI residents and their communities. https://t.co/K2G1CU35yx

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3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home, lawyer says https://t.co/DR6oRnoVVn via @freep

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Elder care homes rake in profits as legions of workers earn a pittance for long hours of careReveal https://t.co/Q8FRPByYPB

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ICYMI: Sunday’s @FreepOnGuard reports on Michigan's crumbling bridges, a problem so bad @GovWhitmer toured site we featured earlier this week. Fixing them could 100 years. Watch video here: https://t.co/KeD29SDDGy For the full investigation, click here https://t.co/I7DRuYXpux

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Fantastic multimedia storytelling today from @FreepOnGuard investigative team on serious nature of Michigan's crumbling bridges, Fixing them could take 100 years. Dramatic video of problem along I-94. https://t.co/KeD29SDDGy Full investigation, click here https://t.co/I7DRuYXpux

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Second installment of our investigative reporting this week examining the operations of the nonprofit at the center of controversy involving Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. https://t.co/XMwY62ENyj