Category: councilmember

L.A. Councilmember Indicted on Federal Bribery and Fraud Charges

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, along with a former University of Southern California (USC) dean, were indicted on 20 counts of bribery and fraud Oct. 13. In 2018, Ridley-Thomas, 66, who then served on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, allegedly conspired with Marilyn Flynn, 83, the former dean of the USC School of…


LA Councilor Indicted on Federal Bribery, Fraud Charges

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, along with a former University of Southern California (USC) dean, were indicted on 20 counts of bribery and fraud Oct. 13. In 2018, Ridley-Thomas, 66, who then served on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, allegedly conspired with Marilyn Flynn, 83, the former dean of the USC School of…


Fullerton Councilmember Charged With Battery and Vandalism

A Fullerton, California councilmember is facing vandalism and battery charges. A recently-discovered Orange County Superior Court document alleges Ahmad Zahra used force against a woman and destroyed a cell phone, as well as other property. The alleged incident happened around Sept. 20, when Zahra was arrested for assault; he was later charged with battery. Court records…