It's all over for Kwame Kilpatrick as Detroit mayor.
- He pleaded guilty to two felony counts of committing perjury.
- He pleaded no-contest to a felonious assault charge for shoving a police officer.
- He'll serve 120 days in jail.
- He will pay $1 million back to the city of Detroit for restitution.
- He loses his state pension.
- He must surrender his license to practice law.
- He cannot run for public office for five years, while serving probation.
And thus, the best sitcom of the summer comes to an end. I love big finales. (With bonus features, such as other city officials resigning - and more surely to follow - in addition to a ripple effect that could help Barack Obama in Michigan.)
Not coincidentally, the weather in Detroit today is cloudy, but cool and refreshingly pleasant.
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