Bribes

Brian Pierce was responsible for $42,000 passing to Rick Johnson. Johnson was formerly known as a powerful Republican lawmaker before he was picked to lead the marijuana board, from 2017 to 2019.

Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly allegedly accepted the bribes from September 2022 through this past April, the indictment said.

Rick Johnson admits he accepted at least $110,000 in exchange for approving applications for the lucrative business. Years ago he was a powerful state lawmaker, serving as speaker of the Republican-controlled House

Bribes allegedly included construction work on a cottage and free hotel rooms, according to prosecutors.

A judge has sentenced three more Detroit principals to prison for taking bribes from a school contractor.Clara Smith, who accepted $194,000, was given the…