Detroit Leaders
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- Four Dynasties — The Machine Behind the School Four interlocking Detroit political dynasties converge on Brian Banks' charter school enterprise: Stallworth (BCF/drug money laundering), Sabree (judicial capture/tax foreclosures), Kilpatrick (RICO/dark money/PR), and Banks/Flenory (BMF/drug trafficking). Each dynasty contributed a different structural component to the machine.
- The Kilpatrick Dynasty — Next Generation Playbook Banks explicitly aligned himself with the Kilpatrick political dynasty. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Kwame's mother, former Congresswoman) was an honorary host at Banks' 2023 CBC party. Karen Dumas (Kwame's comms chief) promotes Banks' schools. Kenneth Daniels (Kwame appointee, convicted drug money structurer) runs dark money backing Banks' board members. The pattern: convicted officials protecting convicted officials.
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo — The Golden Parachute Detroit Ombudsman (10-year term to 2035). Former DPSCD board member who authorized PCA. Former MI State Rep who publicly rallied for Banks at AG charges. Paid convicted drug trafficker Holland $2,000 from her PAC. Sought Kwame Kilpatrick clemency. AG-referred for campaign finance violations. Thanked by name in Banks' book.