Mark Ridley-Thomas to be arraigned on corruption charges

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on federal bribery and conspiracy charges, while just a few blocks from the downtown federal courthouse, his council colleagues will vote on whether to suspend him from office.

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[owencrutcher]

That's what happens when you stay in office too long. Everyone has a price.

[Jeanne]

The 'relative' is his hapless son, Sebastian, who resigned from the State Asembly after allegations of sexual harrassment.

[jeffpotter]

Only in America where you can tell your boss that you are going to do much less work but expect the same pay.

[destinyreturns]

He says he's innocent, and I believe him. NOT

[skylangford]

What a stubborn fool he is. He actually pleaded not guilty🤣🤣🤣🤣

[kevincampbell]

Step back = he would still get paid for doing nothing. His ass needs to resign or be forced out.

[famousbowl]

All my drug dealers wanted to become politicians. Its just a racket. Lol