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DETROIT — A judge who is handling Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy has appointed Chief Federal Judge Gerald Rosen as a mediator in the case. In a statement released Tuesday, Rosen said that his aim is to bring those involved in the bankruptcy case together, “in a neutral forum, away from the glare of the spotlight” and resolve as many disputes as possible. 

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes says the “proceedings, discussions, negotiation and writings” pertaining to the mediation will be confidential. 

The City is currently reporting that it has nearly $18 billion in liabilities and is being run by the State’s appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr.