Wave Wire Services PASADENA — Former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley- Thomas is expected to ask a federal appeals court Nov. 21 to reverse […]
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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 reasons. Los Angeles City Councilman […]
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, […]
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, is asking the judge overseeing […]
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 charges, along with mail and […]
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 he was a member of […]
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 […]
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 agreement like the one made […]
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 and the USC School of […]
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 salary and benefits for suspended […]