City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Two political icons faced legal challenges in 2023
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two longtime elected officials were in the headlines in 2023 for the wrong…
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Ridley-Thomas’ attorneys file notice of appeal brief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas have filed a notice of forthcoming appeal…
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Prosecutors seek six-year prison sentence for Ridley-Thomas
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison sentence for former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas,…
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Judge denies request to overturn Ridley-Thomas’ conviction
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge denied former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to have his convictions on…
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Ridley-Thomas attorneys ask judge to vacate conviction
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge heard arguments June 26 in former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to…
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Clergy conduct prayer sevice for embattled councilman
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two days before he went on trial on federal corruption charges,…
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Vote to pay embattled councilman criticized
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — New City Controller Kenneth Mejia defended the decision of his predecessor, Ron Galperin, to…
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Mayoral candidates push their visions for L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles mayoral enters its final stages, opponents U.S. Rep.…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Mayor’s race features dirt, allegations, money
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist In the space of less than 24 hours last week mayoral candidates Karen Bass…
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Ridley-Thomas’ pay suspension being challenged
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ two closest allies on the council are looking…
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