Hamtramck showdown: City manager sues Council with 256 allegations amid explosive claims of corruption against police chief

June 6th, 20250 HAMTRAMCK – Following his placement on temporary administrative leave by unanimous vote of the Hamtramck City Council on May 27, City Manager Max Garbarino fulfilled his earlier warning by filing a lawsuit on Monday against Hamtramck and its City Council. The lawsuit, submitted to Wayne County Circuit Court, includes 256 allegations of...

Hamtramck turmoil: Police chief placed on leave amid explosive misconduct allegations as city manager warns against political retaliation

May 23rd, 20252 Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino’s decision to place Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri on temporary administrative leave pending investigations into serious misconduct allegations has sparked a wave of controversy across social media. Supporters of Altaheri, who is of Yemeni descent, denounced the move as retaliatory and unprofessional....