Future of LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas uncertain

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was shocked by his federal indictment on conspiracy and bribery charges, his attorney said today, insisting the powerful politician has never leveraged his elected posts for personal benefit.

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[robertvenegas]

The whole thing stinks to high heaven. Investigate the whole city council, L.A. Country board of supervisors and the Mayor.

[ccarta]

He along with every council member need to resign.. ship the do nothing mayor to India. This has got to be the most corrupt city council I have ever seen... these criminals threw the whole city under the bus during the pandemic.. what a disgrace.. they have no business being in gov collecting their pay or their bankrupting pensions

[Richard-hvhh]

Great news. A rotten man. I went to see him and he lied in my face and I am thrilled he has been exposed.

[Maximus]

no convicted criminals as public servants

[owencrutcher]

If he's been indicted, there's a good case against him. He should resign!

[armandoruiz]

Expensive. Suit's. And. True. Inconpotence. Same. Thing. With. Stupid. Garcetti. Nothing. Getting. Done. Helping. Themselves. To. All. A. Homeless. Advocate. And. That's. All. Just. An. Advocate. When. He. Should. Be. Doing. His. JOB. Idiots. Him. And. Garcetti. Unbelievable.

[jeffreythomson]

Same as last year when the US Attorney announced the indictment of LA City Councilman Jose Huizar (whatever happened to that?), "There is a cancer in L.A. City Hall." No kidding?

[deweylear]

Mark is going to need some Johnie Cochran magic. I wish Mark the best.

[Jeanne]

Nah, it's looking pretty certain. He needs to resign.

[joserosa]

Is the son going to payback the Master Degree?