Could it be that Detroit cops are sabotaging traffic tickets?
That's what Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh claims.
The Detroit Free Press reports that Pugh called for an investigation Tuesday, alleging that cops are intentionally showing up to court unprepared to undermine traffic tickets and deprive the city of thousands of dollars. In some instances, he alleges, they're intentionally not showing up to court, resulting in an automatic dismissal of tickets.
Pugh has fired off a letter to Interim Police Chief Chester Logan and Chief Judge Kenneth King of the 36th District Court about the allegations.
"That's thousands of dollars we're not getting in a city that is cash-strapped," he said.
