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Ridley-Thomas to ask court to reverse fraud convictions

Wave ProductionNovember 21, 2024November 21, 202407 mins

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 ProductionDecember 28, 2023010 mins

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 ProductionAugust 10, 2023April 17, 202508 mins

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 ProductionMay 4, 2023011 mins

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 Staff DonMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023010 mins

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 ProductionMarch 9, 202309 mins

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

Wave ProductionMarch 9, 202308 mins

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

Wave Staff DonSeptember 22, 2022September 22, 202209 mins

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 DonSeptember 15, 202208 mins

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

Wave Staff DonAugust 18, 202208 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — There are indications that the City Council is leaning toward restoring the…

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