Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two longtime elected officials were in the headlines in 2023 for the wrong reasons. Los Angeles City Councilman […]
Tag: City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
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 to the 9th Circuit Court […]
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, who was convicted of bribery, […]
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 federal bribery and conspiracy charges […]
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 have his convictions on federal […]
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, suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas […]
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 strip the pay of suspended […]
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. Karen Bass and developer Rick […]
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 and Rick Caruso tossed political […]
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 out for him. Councilmen Curren […]