Democrat Former Los Angeles Councilman Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Corruption, Taking Bribes
A Democrat former Los Angeles councilman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption.
Jose Huizar, 55, served from 2005 through 2020 when he was arrested.
Last year, Huizar pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act related to a $500,000 bribe from a real estate developer and one count of tax evasion.
“Federal prosecutors in the case argued that Huizar monetized his position in the government and had secured more than $1.5 million in cash bribes, gambling chips, luxury hotel visits, political contributions, prostitute services, expensive meals and more from developers who had projects in the downtown L.A. district he oversaw,” The Hill reports.
