Epstein Secrets

n sanctioned "a former top White House National Security Council member who helped drive President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Tehran." Richard Goldberg, an aide to former national security adviser John Bolton "who spearheaded the administration's economic sanctions on Iran, was s

d had scaled back his legislative activity before his suspension. During the search of his home, agents seized $129,000 in cash that was stashed in Huizar's closet and which, according to the indictment, he received from a Chinese billionaire and another businessperson seeking favors from him." Texas

ATE SCANDALS Los Angeles Councilman Pleads Not Guilty In Corruption Probe. The Los Angeles Times (8/3, 4.64M) reports, "Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty on Monday to bribery, money laundering and an array of other charges, his first public response to the allegations in the corrup

ruption probe since prosecutors began securing guilty pleas from others in the case." According to the Times, "Prosecutors announced last week that Huizar had been indicted on 34 felony counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion and giving false statements to investigators, which follow a pr

n sanctioned "a former top White House National Security Council member who helped drive President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Tehran." Richard Goldberg, an aide to former national security adviser John Bolton "who spearheaded the administration's economic sanctions on Iran, was s

d had scaled back his legislative activity before his suspension. During the search of his home, agents seized $129,000 in cash that was stashed in Huizar's closet and which, according to the indictment, he received from a Chinese billionaire and another businessperson seeking favors from him." Texas

ATE SCANDALS Los Angeles Councilman Pleads Not Guilty In Corruption Probe. The Los Angeles Times (8/3, 4.64M) reports, "Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty on Monday to bribery, money laundering and an array of other charges, his first public response to the allegations in the corrup

ruption probe since prosecutors began securing guilty pleas from others in the case." According to the Times, "Prosecutors announced last week that Huizar had been indicted on 34 felony counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion and giving false statements to investigators, which follow a pr

n sanctioned "a former top White House National Security Council member who helped drive President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Tehran." Richard Goldberg, an aide to former national security adviser John Bolton "who spearheaded the administration's economic sanctions on Iran, was sa

rruption probe since prosecutors began securing guilty pleas from others in the case." According to the Times, "Prosecutors announced last week that Huizar had been indicted on 34 felony counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion and giving false statements to investigators, which follow a p

mes.com/california/story/2020-08-03/jose-huizar-los-angeles-city- councilman-plea-corruption-case> (8/3, 4.64M) reports, "Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty on Monday to bribery, money laundering and an array of other charges, his first public response to the allegations in the corrup

head to the Middle East this week "amid heightened tensions over the assassination of a top Iranian scientist who had been credited with overseeing Tehran's now moribund covert nuclear program." According to "a source familiar with the matter," Kushner will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The trip "comes

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

head to the Middle East this week "amid heightened tensions over the assassination of a top Iranian scientist who had been credited with overseeing Tehran's now moribund covert nuclear program." According to "a source familiar with the matter," Kushner will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The trip "come

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

head to the Middle East this week "amid heightened tensions over the assassination of a top Iranian scientist who had been credited with overseeing Tehran's now moribund covert nuclear program." According to "a source familiar with the matter," Kushner will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The trip "come

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

cal plant in Iran, and "hours earlier, more than 500 miles away, detonations rocked the basement of an old, nondescript home in a northern pocket of Tehran." Both incidents "came fewer than two days after a string of explosions - and power outages - were reported" Friday. While "some Iranian officials d

Councilman Is Implicated In Corruption Probe. The Los Angeles Times (7/13, 4.64M) reports, "The corruption case against Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar is spangled with influential City Hall figures - wealthy real estate developers, well-connected lobbyists and a campaign fundraiser known for raking

the New York Post (01/28, Bolton) criticized the Biden administration for sharing intelligence about a potential terrorist attack with Iran, despite Tehran's active efforts against American interests, including directing assassination campaigns against current and former US officials. According to the

F. Walter, who also ordered him to pay $443,905 in restitution to the city and $38,792 to the IRS. Prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum that Huizar chose "to place his own lust for money and power above the rights and interests of the people he was elected to serve." The article added that pros

the New York Post (01/28, Bolton) criticized the Biden administration for sharing intelligence about a potential terrorist attack with Iran, despite Tehran's active efforts against American interests, including directing assassination campaigns against current and former US officials. According to the

F. Walter, who also ordered him to pay $443,905 in restitution to the city and $38,792 to the IRS. Prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum that Huizar chose "to place his own lust for money and power above the rights and interests of the people he was elected to serve." The article added that pros