Kilpatrick sues again for text messages

DETROIT (AP) - Kwame Kilpatrick has sued a lawyer over the release of sexually explicit text messages between Detroit's ex-mayor and his then-top aide.

Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty served jail sentences for lying in court about their affair.

In March, the married ex-mayor sued Jackson, Miss.-based SkyTel Inc., saying it violated his rights with release of records from his city-issued pager.

Kilpatrick lawyer C.K. Hoffler told the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News Monday Kilpatrick has added Michael Stefani as a defendant.

Stefani represented police officers who successfully sued the city, saying they were fired for investigating the mayor's office.

Messages seeking comment were left for Stefani after business hours Monday.