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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Jose Huizar was our rancho's American dream. Now, he's headed to prison for 13 years

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, who has pled guilty to racketeering and tax evasion, greeted a columnist who had criticized him with a friendly greeting.
Huizar was allowed to travel to his birthplace in Mexico to attend religious ceremonies important to his Catholic faith. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'I lost everything.' Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar seeks leniency in corruption case

Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar asked for leniency in his sentencing, saying he has lost everything.
Huizar has pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax evasion charges and is facing a possible prison sentence of up to nine years. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Former LA City Councilman Jose Huizar Gets 13 Years in Prison Over Developer Bribes

Los Angeles councilman Jose Huizar has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for accepting bribes from real estate developers.
Huizar led a pay-to-play enterprise, seeking at least $1.5 million in bribes in exchange for favorable treatment on city projects.
Several developers, including Dae Yong Lee and Shen Zhen New World, have been charged and found guilty in the corruption scandal. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Ex-LA Councilman Huizar Faces 13 Years in Development Scheme

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence and hefty fines for former L.A. councilman Jose Huizar in a pay-to-play corruption scheme tied to real estate developers.
Huizar pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and one count of tax evasion. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Prosecutors seek 13-year prison sentence for former L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
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