Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick had some explaining to do.

Well, a lot of explaining to do.

And what better place from which to do it than from over in the “Amen Corner”?

That is one of the favorite place for humiliated politicians to make their pitch to the voters and Kilpatrick didn’t miss a beat in making his pitch to not only his wife but the folks in Detroit.

In Wednesday’s emotional but carefully worded televised speech, Kilpatrick avoided direct mention of racy text messages that appear to contradict his sworn denials of an affair with Chief of Staff Christine Beatty.

“I truly apologize to you,” Kilpatrick said, turning to his wife, who sat by his side, holding his hand, at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ.

“I am the mayor. I made the mistake,” Kilpatrick told Detroit residents, looking into the camera. “I am accountable.”

He did not publicly specify what he was apologizing for, saying legal matters prevented him from doing so. While he promised to continue leading the city, he still must face the possibility of perjury or other charges.

Read it at Detroit Mayor Asks For Forgiveness and figure that by the time this scandal plays out that Ol’ Kwame will be doing “three to five”…