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Ridley-Thomas to ask court to reverse fraud convictions
Wave Wire Services PASADENA — Former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley- Thomas is expected to ask a federal appeals…
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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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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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Ridley-Thomas asks judge for new trial
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was convicted of federal bribery and conspiracy charges,…
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Ridley-Thomas found guilty on seven charges
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted March 30 of federal bribery and conspiracy…
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Conspiracy trial underway for Mark Ridley-Thomas
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas steered county contracts to USC’s social work school while…
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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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Ridley-Thomas rejects idea of plea deal, lawyer says
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas has no intentions of pursuing a plea…
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Bass denies link to USC criminal case
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal case against suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas…
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City Council could restore suspended councilman’s pay
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — There are indications that the City Council is leaning toward restoring the…
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