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Fresno city council president on extortion: ‘No wrongdoing’ | #citycouncil

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno’s city council president addressed the attempted extortion charges against him for the first time publicly Thursday. Nelson Esparza said he’s not going anywhere and he’s not guilty. The case against Esparza looms large at City Hall, but at least for now, it won’t change anything about how the city does […]

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Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza sues Councilmember Garry Bredefeld for defamation over ‘extortion’ claims | #citycouncil

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The bubbling tension among Fresno city council members has exploded since Garry Bredefeld lobbed accusations of “extortion” at council president Nelson Esparza last week. On Monday, Esparza filed a defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld. Editor’s Note: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. “The statements and accusations […]

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