How could John Conyers not know that his wife was taking bribes?

[cali]

I like Conyers, but I just don't see how he couldn't have known that his wife is about as corrupt as they come.

[Curtland1015]

1. It's sad how some married couples just don't communicate anymore.

:cry:

[omega minimo]

25. LOL

[LaurenG]

2. He probably did know or at least suspect.

:shrug: Just my 2 cents.

[tammywammy]

12. Agreed n/t

[lame54]

16. keep your bribes to yourself...

or come up with a much bigger number

[pnwmom]

3. How much money was involved?

She could have had her own bank accounts. They might even have filed separate tax returns.

[JVS]

4. One should always tell one's spouse "Don't tell me about any criminal stuff you're doing" early in..

the marriage.

Seriously though, checks don't make noise when being deposited.

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Maybe they aren't very close.

Lots of couples are distant even though legally married.

Who knows?

[Warren Stupidity]

6. Um because she did not tell him?

That would be my guess. But obviously you have inside information that you should share with the DA involved in this case.

[anigbrowl]

19. Well, it would also involve him not reading the paper

Even over here in CA I knew that Monica Conyers had a reputation for gutter politics, You don't need to get your news from GOP sources to see that, just keep an eye on the Detroit papers (which I've been doing over the last year to keep up with what's happening in the auto industry). I'm sorry to say so, but if John Conyers has been unaware of her antics it's a case of wilful ignorance.

[Warren Stupidity]

20. The OP implied John Conyers was 'in on it'.

Yes of course John knew his wife was accused of lots of things. Between indictment and guilty plea in the Synagro case, I'm certain John knew about the charges and Monica's involvement. However the OP clearly meant that John was in on it, i.e. involved and aware as the crimes Monica plead guilty to were committed. For that there is no evidence that I know of, and nor do I suspect that the OP knows of. The OP is simply certain, without any facts put forth, that John Conyers must be guilty of something.

[anigbrowl]

24. No, the OP just asks how could he not know

Which I think is a perfectly legitimate question. Monica Conyers is like a walking advert for poor governance and has been since before she was charged. The best I can say is that love can result in staggering levels of self-deception.

[lindisfarne]

7. It all depends on their relationship. How many months of the year is he in DC? Maybe he knew, maybe

he didn't.

[alfredo]

8. When the cat's away....

[H2O Man]

9. Good question.

I think that you know the answer.

[SeattleGirl]

10. Maybe they have seperate bank accounts.

Not all couples have joint accounts.

[yorgatron]

11. maybe because pretty much EVERYBODY in Congress is crooked,

ever notice how they'll make a lot of noise about something,but when it's time for the vote it always fails somehow?

[cherokeeprogressive]

13. I don't think it's possible that he didn't know.

Not possible at all.

[etherealtruth]

14. He had to know :(

[Dr.Phool]

15. She sent him a strongly worded letter.

"Butt out baby, or you sleep with the fishes"!

[BlooInBloo]

17. Who cares? All he does is write Very Sternly Worded Letters.

[LaurenG]

18. ROFL

I'd never even thought about him like that but he does write harsh letters. :rofl:

[Fire1]

21. How in the hell can he keep tabs on somebody and he's in

D.C. the majority of time????????? Good grief!

[anigbrowl]

27. Did you know you can read newspapers on the internet?

It's really amazing.

http://www.freep.com/ - The (unfortunately named website) Detroit Free Press
http://www.detnews.com/ - Detroit News

I'm NOT saying he was involved in any bribery or corruption. But you'd think he would said 'we need to talk...'. Of course, maybe that's why she entered a guilty plea rather than flaming out spectacularly in court.

[Fire1]

28. Oh, ok. That's what it sounded like you were implying. I'm

sure they have talked and he's offered his best advice for both of them.

[Cleita]

22. Political marriages seem to be different that ordinary people's.

Maybe it's because they live apart a lot of the time and start developing separate lives. I know it happened to my parents who were often separated for months, even years at a time by my dad's job and other circumstances beyond their control. My mother developed uncontrolled spending habits unknown to my father until the debt crashed around her and he had to find out.

[Luminous Animal]

23. My ex-husband was a thief.

I didn't know until years after our divorce.

[anigbrowl]

26. Yeah, but was he regularly in the newspaper?

Monica Conyer's role as a Detroit city council member was controversial, to put it mildly.