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Spicing Up Witness List: Gilbert and Penske Slated to Testify In Bankruptcy Case

April 19, 2014, 9:06 AM

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The show goes on.

Detroit's bankruptcy proceedings will get an injection of  local stardom in July when some notables testify during the trial to determine whether U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes approves Detroit’s plan to shed debt and restructure city operations and finances, the Detroit News reports.

Robert Snell of the News reports that the list of witnesses will include  Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, Mayor Mike Duggan, Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert and businessman Roger Penske.

Snell writes that businessmen are expected to emphasize the importance  of Detroit improving the business climate, revitalizing the city, fighting blight and boosting public safety.

 


Read more:  Detroit News


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