logo
welcome
ABC News

ABC News

Man pleads guilty to stealing millions from major Detroit nonprofit

ABC News
Summary
Nutrition label

76% Informative

William Smith controlled the money at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for years .

Investigators say he used money for travel, hotels, limousines, household goods, clothing and jewelry.

He could face more than 15 years in prison when he returns to court in March .

The theft is forcing some delays in a major riverfront project.

VR Score

80

Informative language

82

Neutral language

9

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

52

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Affiliate links

no affiliate links