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tion, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes related to his role on council." Cincinnati Councilman Accepts Suspension After Bribery Arrest. The Cincinnati Enquirer (12/7, Coolidge, 223K) reports, "Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld has accepted a suspension from council, a process initiated by Ohio Atto

June on allegations that he masterminded a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme tied to the approval of developments. They included a 77-story tower in Huizar's district that would have been the largest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River. The developer, who already had a hotel in the district, was a

Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning downtown district." Huizar "entered the plea to a new racketeering indictment that added additional charges. The 41-count complaint includes allegations of bribery, honest se

gation." Former Los Angeles Councilman Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges. The AP (12/7) reports from Los Angeles, "Former City Council member Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning

ion, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes related to his role on council." Cincinnati Councilman Accepts Suspension After Bribery Arrest. The Cincinnati Enquirer (12/7, Coolidge, 223K) reports, "Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld has accepted a suspension from council, a process initiated by Ohio Atto

Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning downtown district." Huizar "entered the plea to a new racketeering indictment that added additional charges. The 41-count complaint includes allegations of bribery, honest se

gation." Former Los Angeles Councilman Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Charges. The AP (12/7) reports from Los Angeles, "Former City Council member Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning

n June on allegations that he masterminded a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme tied to the approval of developments. They induded a 77-story tower in Huizar's district that would have been the largest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River. The developer, who already had a hotel in the district, was a

ion, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes related to his role on council." Cincinnati Councilman Accepts Suspension After Bribery Arrest. The Cincinnati Enquirer <https://www.cincinnati.corn/story/news/2020/12/07/p-g-sittenfp-g-sittenfeld- suspended-from-eld-suspended-cincinnati-city-council-after-bribery-arre

Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning downtown district." Huizar "entered the plea to a new racketeering indictment that added additional charges. The 41-count complaint includes allegations of bribery, honest ser

alifomia/articles/2020-12-07/ex-los-angeles-councilman- pleads-not-guilty-to-corruption> (12/7) reports from Los Angeles, "Former City Council member Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning

n June on allegations that he masterminded a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme tied to the approval of developments. They included a 77-story tower in Huizar's district that would have been the largest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River. The developer, who already had a hotel in the district, was a

on, FBI Special Agent Aaron Seres testified, according to the court documents." Former Ohio City Councilman Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges. The Cincinnati Enquirer (10/24, Hunt, Grasha, Dufour, Mitchell, 223K) reported former Portsmouth, Ohio city councilman and still-practicing attorney Michael "Mearan was arr

eral grand jurors that indicted the suspended Los Angeles city councilman on public corruption charges, according to court papers obtained Friday." Huizar's attorneys "indicate that they wish to question whether the grand jury in their client's case represented 'a fair cross-section of the community.'

enges." Attorneys For LA Lawmaker To Challenge Federal Court's Grand Juror Selection Methods. The My News LA (CA) (10/23) reported, "Attorneys for Jose Huizar are preparing to challenge the methods used to choose the federal grand jurors that indicted the suspended Los Angeles city councilman on public co

on, FBI Special Agent Aaron Seres testified, according to the court documents." Former Ohio City Councilman Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges. The Cincinnati Enquirer <https://wvvw.usatoday.corn/story/news/nation/2020/10/24/michael-mearan-charged- sex-trafficking/6027744002/> (10/24, Hunt, Grasha, Dufour, Mitchell,

deral grand jurors that indicted the suspended Los Angeles city councilman on public corruption charges, according to court papers obtained Friday." Huizar's attorneys "indicate that they wish to question whether the grand jury in their client's case represented 'a fair cross-section of the community.'

s LA (CA) <https://mynewsla.corn/crime/2020/10/23/huizar-to-challenge-l-a-fed-courts-grand- juror-selection-methods> (10/23) reported, "Attorneys for Jose Huizar are preparing to challenge the methods used to choose the federal grand jurors that indicted the suspended Los Angeles city councilman on public co

es-bribery- charge-in-corruption-probe/> (11/30, lovino, 2K) also report. Cincinnati Attorney Tapped To Fill Position Of Suspended City Councilman. The Cincinnati Enquirer <https://wvvw.cincinnati.corn/story/news/2020/11/30/attomey-steve-goodin-tapped- replace-cincinnati-councilman-jeff-pastor/6400781002/> (11/30, Cooli

lopment for Garcetti in 2016 and 2017, is the latest figure to be accused of playing a role in a sprawling scheme allegedly run by ousted Councilman Jose Huizar. Prosecutors say both men were involved in shaking down developers seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval p

seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process." The Times adds, "In a statement, U.S. Atty. Nick Hanna said Huizar, Chan and their network of associates 'repeatedly violated the public trust by soliciting and accepting numerous cash bribes and other financial be

l (11/30, Eskenazi), and Courthouse News (11/30, Iovino, 2K) also report. Cincinnati Attorney Tapped To Fill Position Of Suspended City Councilman. The Cincinnati Enquirer (11/30, Coolidge, 223K) reports, "Cincinnati attorney Steve Goodin has been tapped to temporarily replace Cincinnati Councilman Jeff Pastor, who was

opment for Garcetti in 2016 and 2017, is the latest figure to be accused of playing a role in a sprawling scheme allegedly run by ousted Councilman Jose Huizar. Prosecutors say both men were involved in shaking down developers seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval p

seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process." The Times adds, "In a statement, U.S. Atty. Nick Hanna said Huizar, Chan and their network of associates `repeatedly violated the public trust by soliciting and accepting numerous cash bribes and other financial be

l (11/30, Eskenazi), and Courthouse News (11/30, Iovino, 2K) also report. Cincinnati Attorney Tapped To Fill Position Of Suspended City Councilman. The Cincinnati Enquirer (11/30, Coolidge, 223K) reports, "Cincinnati attorney Steve Goodin has been tapped to temporarily replace Cincinnati Councilman Jeff Pastor, who was

opment for Garcetti in 2016 and 2017, is the latest figure to be accused of playing a role in a sprawling scheme allegedly run by ousted Councilman Jose Huizar. Prosecutors say both men were involved in shaking down developers seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval p

seeking help pushing downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process." The Times adds, "In a statement, U.S. Atty. Nick Hanna said Huizar, Chan and their network of associates `repeatedly violated the public trust by soliciting and accepting numerous cash bribes and other financial be