One year after pleading guilty to what federal prosecutors called “a long-running, pay-to-play bribery scheme,” former Los Angeles Councilman Jose Huizar was sentenced to 13 years in prison Jan. 26.
The sentencing caps a years-long investigation into a conspiracy that sought nearly $2 million in perks and bribes from real estate developers and others. Besides political contributions, payoffs came in the form of cash, casino chips, prostitutes, airline flights, and more.
“No one is above the law,” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada. “Today’s sentence shows that even a powerful elected official like Huizar will be held accountable.”
The former councilman was also ordered to pay $443,905 in restitution to the city and $38,792 to the IRS.Mr. Huizar, 55, sat expressionless during the hearing in […]
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