Mark Ridley-Thomas guilty verdict doesn't feel like justice
A jury found the longtime politician guilty in a sprawling federal case involving a quid pro quo with USC. Replacing him won't be easy for Black L.A.
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What's Next for LA City Council After Ridley-Thomas Conviction? – NBC Los Angeles
The conviction of longtime Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas on federal corruption charges leaves the LA City Council with questions about the future of...
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Mark Ridley-Thomas' seat now vacant, council president wants to appoint Heather Hutt
City Council President Paul Krekorian announced that he wants the council, at its next meeting, to appoint Heather Hutt to fill out the remainder of Ridley-Thomas' unexpired term, which runs until December 2024.
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Ridley-Thomas' convictions dictate his removal from council
The City Council could reappoint interim Councilmember Heather Hutt to fill the District 10 seat, or opt to hold a special election and put the decision back into the hands of voters.
Source: latimes.com
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