California
A three-year-long forensic audit found no pattern of fraud in county contracts entered into during Mark Ridley-Thomas’ time on the Board of Supervisors. But the authors said they can’t give the county a clean bill of health.
The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
A judge has sentenced Mark Ridley-Thomas, once a towering figure in L.A. politics, to 42 months in prison, marking a shameful final chapter in his career.
Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 3½ years in prison and is due to surrender in November. But he’s hoping to remain free on bail pending his appeal.
World & Nation
Letters to the Editor
Former L.A. City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas served his communities with great distinction. That doesn’t mean he’s above the law.
Veteran L.A. County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is found guilty of federal corruption charges related to benefits his son received at USC.
A judge sentenced the longtime L.A. politician to 3½ years as a deterrent to government corruption. Some still argue he shouldn’t have been charged.
The decision is a major legal setback for Ridley-Thomas and sets the stage for him to be sentenced later this summer. He faces the prospect of years in prison.
Lakers
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.