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Sheffield ex says report alleging kickbacks was 'twisted,' not true

The man at the center of a report alleging Mayor Mary Sheffield accepted kickbacks as a council member says he never made the claim.

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Detroit Free Press· Aug 28, 10:25 PMSheffield ex says report alleging kickbacks was 'twisted,' not true

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