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Detroit police transfer case involving Sheffield ex to outside agency

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By Violet Ikonomova Verified
| Yahoo Verified
The Detroit Police Department has transferred its investigations into a Detroit activist and former beau of Mayor Mary Sheffield to an outside agency, the department confirmed Sept. 10, with Chief Todd Bettison under fire for his personal intervention in the cases. Police investigated activist Jahdante Smith and controversial shelter operator Marvin Walker in July and August, according to prior statements by Bettison, as Smith posted intimate photos to social media showing Walker and Sheffield.
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Detroit police transfer case involving Sheffield ex to outside agency

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By Violet Ikonomova Verified
| Aol Verified
The Detroit Police Department has transferred its investigations into a Detroit activist and former beau of Mayor Mary Sheffield to an outside agency, the department confirmed Sept. 10, with Chief Todd Bettison under fire for his personal intervention in the cases. Police investigated activist Jahdante Smith and controversial shelter operator Marvin Walker in July and August, according to prior statements by Bettison, as Smith posted intimate photos to social media showing Walker and Sheffield.
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Detroit police transfer case involving Sheffield ex to outside agency

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By Violet Ikonomova Verified
| Belleville News-Democrat Verified
Todd Bettison, Detroit's police chief, speaks during a press conference announcing 2025 crime trends inside the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The Detroit Police Department has transferred its investigations into a Detroit activist and former beau of Mayor Mary Sheffield to an outside agency, the department confirmed Sept. 10, with Chief Todd Bettison under fire for his personal intervention in the cases.
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