The sentencing caps a scandal involving eye-popping amounts of money and a long-running con game that bankrolled a life of ...

Former CFO William Smith's $44M thievery was "truly evil," diminished the nonprofit's reputation and exploited trust, ...

DETROIT (AP) — A former executive at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced Thursday to 19 years in prison for stealing more than $40 million meant to help beautify the city’s riverfront.

Lawyers for William Smith say his "unfettered cooperation" deserves a lower prison sentence than the 18 years prosecutors ...

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. He stole more than $40 million from the nonprofit by diverting money into his bank accounts.

Investigators said William Smith routinely used Detroit Riverfront Conservancy money for travel, hotels, limousines, household goods, clothing and jewelry. He had side gigs in real estate ...