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Ex-council members from Baldwin Park and Compton sentenced to federal prison on bribery charges
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points They each received 18 months for their involvement in bribery schemes. Federal prison sentences have been handed down to two former city council members.
Federal prison sentences have been handed down to two former city council members. They each received 18 months for their involvement in bribery schemes. One scheme involved a marijuana shop and licensing. Details of the cases are available, including the roles of those involved. A former council member admitted to accepting bribes in exchange for support. The bribes included a cash payment made at a coffee shop. Further information about the cases and the sentencing can be found through the Department of Justice.
The cases resulted in guilty pleas and subsequent sentencing.
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Category: government Published: August 24, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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