Kwame Kilpatrick Released from Prison, Heads to Dallas

(JACKSON, Mich.) -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was released from prison early Tuesday morning, after serving 14 months behind bars.

Kilpatrick was released from the Jackson State Prison around 6:15 a.m., and whisked off in a black Cadillac Escalade.

The former mayor was sentenced to prison after he violated his probation by failing to disclose his assets to the court. He still owes the City of Detroit over $800,000 in restitution money.

Upon release, Kilpatrick did not speak to reporters, but in a statement issued prior to his release, he thanked all who supported him through "this tumultuous time," and said that during his stay in prison he learned "how important it is for me to put God, Faith, and Family first."

"I am beginning anew," the statement went on to say. "I am looking forward. I have new dreams and aspirations."

Kilpatrick is required to return to Texas within 24 hours of his release, where he'll have to report to a parole officer in that state, according to ABC's Detroit affiliate WXYZ-TV. He will reportedly travel to Dallas where he will be reunited with his family.

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Dallas Police Search for Man Who Went Missing from Foster Home

(DALLAS) –- A search is underway for a 22-year-old man who went missing from his foster home without his prescribed medication, according to ABC News Dallas affiliate WFAA-TV.

Police are searching for Brandon Yerby, who was last seen Thursday in the 700 block of Sleeth Street.

Yerby has multiple mental disorders and requires prescription medication.

He is about 5'11" and 150 lbs, reports indicate.

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Polygamist Leader Jeffs Files Motion to Dismiss Judge

(SAN ANGELO, Texas) -- On Monday, Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, filed a motion to dismiss the judge presiding over his sexual assault trial.

Jeffs stated that God said Texas District Judge Barbara Walther should recuse herself from the case. Jeffs' trial resumed after an hour of deliberation by another judge who dismissed the 55-year-old's motion. This is the third time Jeffs has tried to remove Walther from his case.

Jeffs is accused of sexually assaulting two child brides aged 15 and 12.  He is representing himself after firing his attorneys last week.

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which has an estimated 10,000 followers, was founded by members who left the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in order to continue the practice of polygamy.

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Two Killed in Fort Worth Crash

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- Two people are dead following a vehicular crash in Fort Worth early Monday morning.

The deadly accident reportedly occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 30 in the vicinity of Las Vegas Trail. Authorities say a semi truck was driving slowly when it was rear-ended by a car. The two occupants of the car -- a man and a woman -- were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the victims weren't immediate released.

An investigation continues into the cause of the crash.

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Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Retiring

(DALLAS) -- Dallas Fire-Rescue will soon have a new leader, as on Friday it was announced that Chief Eddie Burns will be retiring in September.

After serving as head of the department for over five years, Burns has decided to retire and leave the city to pursue business opportunities, according to a memo released by the City of Dallas.

Burns' resignation will take effect on September 1.

The City says it will begin the search for his successor in the coming weeks.

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