FBI probe into Detroit probate court corruption could lead to judge's indictment, sources say.
A sweeping federal investigation into the Detroit probate court system has focused on allegations of bribery and corruption involving Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, a respected jurist with years of experience on the bench. According to insiders, federal prosecutors are zeroing in on evidence linking Bradley-Baskin to a major scandal, which could result in her indictment.
The probe centers around $550,000 that vanished from the finances of a 91-year-old woman under the court's guardianship, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about accountability within the probate system. Investigators have been reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with court officials, guardians, and conservators to determine how assets belonging to vulnerable adults were managed.
As part of the investigation, federal agents executed sealed search warrants and seized over $580,000 from properties and accounts connected to firms and individuals under review. Court filings reveal a "pattern of financial irregularities" involving multiple wards of the probate court, with evidence suggesting that guardianships and conservatorships are being misused for personal gain.
The probe has raised concerns about the integrity of the probate system, which oversees the care and finances of some Metro Detroit's most vulnerable residents. Families across the region rely on this system when elderly or incapacitated relatives can no longer manage their own affairs.
If federal charges are filed against Judge Bradley-Baskin, it would be a major step in the investigation, potentially carrying significant consequences for her career and reputation. In Michigan, judges fall under the authority of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, which investigates allegations of judicial misconduct and can recommend disciplinary action to the Michigan Supreme Court.
The next steps in the federal case are unclear, but sources say that prosecutors have completed their review of evidence gathered during the investigation. Any decision to bring charges would come after a thorough analysis of financial records and related documentation, although no timeline has been set for potential indictment.
The probe has highlighted issues with oversight and accountability within the probate system, sparking calls for greater transparency and reform. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on whether Judge Bradley-Baskin will be held accountable for her alleged role in the corruption scandal.
A sweeping federal investigation into the Detroit probate court system has focused on allegations of bribery and corruption involving Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, a respected jurist with years of experience on the bench. According to insiders, federal prosecutors are zeroing in on evidence linking Bradley-Baskin to a major scandal, which could result in her indictment.
The probe centers around $550,000 that vanished from the finances of a 91-year-old woman under the court's guardianship, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about accountability within the probate system. Investigators have been reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with court officials, guardians, and conservators to determine how assets belonging to vulnerable adults were managed.
As part of the investigation, federal agents executed sealed search warrants and seized over $580,000 from properties and accounts connected to firms and individuals under review. Court filings reveal a "pattern of financial irregularities" involving multiple wards of the probate court, with evidence suggesting that guardianships and conservatorships are being misused for personal gain.
The probe has raised concerns about the integrity of the probate system, which oversees the care and finances of some Metro Detroit's most vulnerable residents. Families across the region rely on this system when elderly or incapacitated relatives can no longer manage their own affairs.
If federal charges are filed against Judge Bradley-Baskin, it would be a major step in the investigation, potentially carrying significant consequences for her career and reputation. In Michigan, judges fall under the authority of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, which investigates allegations of judicial misconduct and can recommend disciplinary action to the Michigan Supreme Court.
The next steps in the federal case are unclear, but sources say that prosecutors have completed their review of evidence gathered during the investigation. Any decision to bring charges would come after a thorough analysis of financial records and related documentation, although no timeline has been set for potential indictment.
The probe has highlighted issues with oversight and accountability within the probate system, sparking calls for greater transparency and reform. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on whether Judge Bradley-Baskin will be held accountable for her alleged role in the corruption scandal.
! Like, I knew something was up with those probate courts in Detroit but I didn't think it was THAT deep 
. A $550k vanish from one lady's finances? No cap, that's wild! And now there's talk of Judge Bradley-Baskin getting indicted? Fingers crossed she gets held accountable 
. This whole thing just reeks of corruption and it needs to get looked into ASAP 
. We need some serious reform in those probate courts ASAP, fam 
. The whole system is at risk if this kind of stuff keeps going on... yikes 
The latest developments in the FBI probe into Detroit's probate court corruption are indeed troubling 
. It's disconcerting to think that a respected jurist like Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin could be embroiled in such allegations of bribery and corruption 
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. The fact that families across Metro Detroit rely on this system for their loved ones' care is a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in our institutions 
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! I mean, $550k just vanished from some poor woman's finances and now they're saying one of the judges was involved? It's crazy how that kind of power and responsibility can get misused. The fact that investigators found a "pattern of financial irregularities" across multiple wards is just shocking 
. And now we're talking about a major judge being indicted, it's like the whole system is getting turned upside down 
. We need some serious reform in there, more transparency and accountability would be a good start 
. It's not just about the judges, but also the families and vulnerable adults who rely on this system for help 
need to get to the bottom of this ASAP and make sure no one gets off scot-free 
the thought of these people who are supposed to be helpin others instead gettin richer off their misfortune is just... ugh! 
. Families relying on the system for their loved ones' care can't even trust that it's being handled fairly? 
It's gotta be a real kick in the gut. Maybe this is the wake-up call we need for some serious reforms, though 
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... I mean, you've got a respected judge in Andrea Bradley-Baskin who's supposedly been involved in some major scandal, and it just goes to show how much people can be trusted when they're supposed to be taking care of the most vulnerable members of society. It's like, what happened with those $1.1 million that vanished from this 91-year-old woman's finances? How did that even happen? 