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Former LA Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to be sentenced in corruption caseProsecutors are expected to urge a federal judge to sentence prominent Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas Monday to six years behind bars for voting in support of county contracts that would favor USC while accepting benefits for his son from the university.
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Mark Ridley-Thomas faces sentencing in federal corruption caseProsecutors are expected to urge a federal judge to sentence prominent Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas today to six years behind bars for voting in support of county contracts that would favor USC while accepting benefits for his son from the university. “This was a shakedown,” prosecutors wrote in sentencing papers. “Not the kind in movies with bags of…
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Mark Ridley-Thomas: Corruption case sentencing set for MondayDefense attorneys are asking for a term of home confinement, community service and a fine, but no prison time.
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Mark Ridley-Thomas faces sentencing in federal corruption caseProsecutors are expected to urge a federal judge to sentence prominent Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas Monday to six years behind bars for voting in support of county contracts that would favor USC while accepting benefits for his son from the university. “This was a shakedown,” prosecutors wrote in sentencing papers. “Not the kind in movies with bags of…
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A Look Back At Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Legacy (And Other Headlines)The former county supervisor was found guilty of bribery and conspiracy. He’s getting sentenced this week, and we look back at his complex political career.
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