Detroit's one time "Hip-Hop Mayor," Kwame Kilpatrick, last night asked his city and family for forgiveness in a televised speech.
His appearance, along with his wife, ended a week of being out of public view as a result of racy text messages to a former top aide that recently came to light and threaten to topple his career.
"I truly apologize to you," Kilpatrick said, turning to his wife, Carlita, who sat by her husband's side, holding his hand, at their family church.
Even though a prosecutor is investigating whether Kilpatrick, 37, and former chief of staff Christine Beatty lied under oath during a whistle-blower's lawsuit last summer in which both denied having a physical relationship, he vowed to not leave his post as mayor.
"I remain in charge of the city," he said during the speech delivered in front of a lone TV camera from Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ.
Carlita Kilpatrick also spoke, describing the pain her husband had caused, but urging the city to remain committed to him.
"I am angry, I am hurt and I am disappointed," she said. "But there is no question I love my husband.
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