First off, William Smith is a liar. Second off, too. Smith, 52, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison April 24 for embezzling at least $44.3 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO William Smith admitted to the theft late last year and agreed to pay $44.3 million in restitution. Federal prosecutors asked the judge that he be sentenced to 18 years in ...

Detroit — Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith says he is "extremely remorseful" and ashamed after getting caught stealing at least $44.3 million that was supposed to ...

The sentencing request alleges "extraordinary" greed, highlighting a $94,000 private flight to Vegas and $63,000 Maserati for a "female associate." ...

A federal judge has sentenced former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith to 19 years in federal prison for embezzling more than $44 million from the nonprofit over more than a decade.

The organization responsible for the Detroit RiverWalk is asking a federal judge to give its former CFO who stole tens of millions of dollars from the nonprofit the maximum possible sentence. The ...

A former executive at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced Thursday to 19 years in prison for stealing more than $40 million meant to help beautify the city's riverfront. Investigators said William ...

More: Feds seek 18-year prison term for ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO William Smith The attorneys mention that Smith is under psychiatric care and that he has an "extensive history of alcohol abuse." His ...

Just days after officials from Detroit Riverfront Conservancy requested that former chief financial officer William Smith ...

As William Smith heads to prison, he leaves behind uncertainty and problems, but the RiverWalk builds momentum ...