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By Brandon Hall
(Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.Com)
Shocking court records obtained by West Michigan Politics show prominent Metro Detroit car dealer Kevin Rinke repeatedly subjected employees to racial attacks and sexual harassment.
Rinke, who is considering running for Governor, settled the sexual harassment suit for $15,000, and settled the racial attack suit out of court, Macomb County Circuit Court files reveal.
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In Blakes V. Rinke, serious allegations are made.
In one instance, Rinke tells the victim, "Hey, where did you steal that car?"
"I don't steal," he responds.
"You mean you aren't like the rest of the n!gger$," Rinke says.
Rinke then removed the victim's hat.
"Please don't bother with my hat," he says.
Rinke refused, continuing to touch the victim.
In another instance, in front of multiple employees, Rinke said, "have you heard the rumors about the n!gger$? You mean to tell me you haven't heard about the size of their c*cks?"
In another instance, Rinke told the victim, "go ahead Mickie, show her your 14 inch c*ck, all you n!gger$ have one!"
In another incident, in front of multiple employees, Rinke said "you can get one of your n!gge® buddies and John and I can play 2 on 2 and we can beat any of your n!gge® friends!"
The parties stipulated a settlement, usually indicating an out of court agreement.
(CLICK HERE FOR THE Documents)
In another problematic suit, 3 employees sued.
Of the parties, the pertinent case, Monica Kidder V. Kevin Rinke, includes instances of sexual harassment and creepy comments from Rinke.
In one instance, Rinke instituted a policy ordering her to say good night to him before leaving shifts, and if she didn't, he would call her at home to say good night.
Another time, he called an employee a "f*cking c*nt" and said that "women shouldn't be allowed to work in public, they're ignorant and stupid."
He also said when staff members had newborn boys that they were "well hung."
He said one of his favorite expressions is "I won't cum in your mouth."
After the plaintiff got divorced, Rinke called and wanted to know which "young stud" she was with.
In another call, he asked if she was naked, and if her boyfriend was going down on her.
At work in front of multiple employees, Rinke asked if the plaintiff had a matching bra and panties on.
Rinke and Kidder settled for $15,000, records show.
(CLICK HERE FOR THE Records)
Rinke, rumored to be willing to spend $10 million to buy the nomination, would face a crowded Republican Gubernatorial field.
Candidates currently include former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, Chiropractor Garrett Soldano, real estate agent Ryan Kelley, radio host Tudor Dixon, as well as Ralph Rebant, and Bob Scott.
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Brandon Hall is a lifelong political nerd from Grand Haven, and is the Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics.
>>>Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com
