Corrupt City #Councilman steps down from role as #LosAngeles board's president pro tempore after indictment by DA George Gascón for #perjury and #embezzlement. 72 yr old #Democrat #CurrenPrice, has ruled over South LA's vast 9th District for past decade, previously serving #Inglewood, and held seats in CA Assembly and state Senate.
Current case involves #ConflictOfInterest payments from developers to his wife, who he is also accused of defrauding spousal #MedicalInsurance benefits for, while married to another woman.
End of linked article details litany of recent cases of ethically questionable behavior and law enforcement scrutiny of #PublicCorruption amongst #LA's elected class.
https://www.dailynews.com/2023/06/13/la-councilman-curren-price-charged-with-perjury-embezzlement/


