L.A. County supervisors order audit of Ridley-Thomas charges
The five supervisors unanimously approved an independent investigation that will scrutinize past contracts and the county's current policies.
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The five supervisors unanimously approved an independent investigation that will scrutinize past contracts and the county's current policies.
Among those who are dedicated to alleviating homelessness in Los Angeles, the news of the indictment of City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas brought only sadness and dismay.
For 30 years, Mark Ridley-Thomas was an influential voice in L.A. politics. The city councilman now faces bribery and other charges. He denies any wrongdoing.
Federal charges have cast a shadow over the many sites named after longtime politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, whose name has decorated health centers, a youth facility, government offices and a pedestrian bridge.
A federal bribery indictment threatens to taint one of longest-serving Los Angeles politicians.