By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mounting financial hardship for suspended Los Angeles 10th District City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and a three-month delay […]
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Ridley-Thomas trial date pushed back to November
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal trial for suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy charges has been delayed until […]
Judge rules Wesson can represent 10th District on City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California is seeking permission from the state attorney general to continue its […]
Wesson calls blocked appointment ‘shortsighted’
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Calling his opponents “selfish and shortsighted,” former City Council President Herb Wesson said activists seeking to block […]
Judge blocks Wesson’s appointment to council seat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge issued a temporary restraining order Feb. 24 blocking former Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson from filling […]
Wesson appointment raising ire among some
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s formal vote this week to install Herb Wesson as the interim 10th District representative […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Ridley-Thomas charged with corruption in federal indictment
LOS ANGELES — It was a celebratory affair in September when L. A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife Avis were honored for their […]
Embattled councilman’s trial date set for August
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The corruption case against suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former dean of the USC School […]