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Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan convicted in real estate corruption scandal

Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan was convicted on Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the Los Angeles Times reported. Sentencing was set for […]

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Mayor

LAPD Chief Michel Moore to step down at end of February

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announced Friday that he will step down as head of the LAPD at the end of February, with city and department officials expected soon to begin the process of finding a new leader to take over one of the most challenging jobs in law enforcement. At a news conference […]

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City Council

City council eyes outlawing gifts over $25 | #citycouncil

HONOLULU (KHON2) — No more gifts. That’s the goal of the Honolulu Ethics Commission, which is pushing for a bill in the Honolulu City Council outlawing gifts to the mayor, prosecutor, city council or any city employee. The details are thorough in Bill 26. Almost any gift over $25 to City officials or employees are […]

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