Kevin de León to take over CD-14 seat on Thursday
The appointment to the seat vacated by suspended councilman José Huízar was made official on Tuesday
Chinese megadeveloper to pay over $1 Million to avoid prosecution in City Hall corruption probe
The company bribed suspended councilman José Huízar with cash and gifts in exchange for his approval of a downtown luxury hotel development
Huízar corruption trial postponed to June, 2021
The suspended CD-14 councilman is accused of running a criminal operation at City Hall in order to enrich himself
Kevin De León to take over CD-14 in October
City Council sets appointment date and asks for a “caretaker” to take over district duties
José Huízar pleads ‘not guilty’ today in Federal court
The suspended councilman appeared via teleconference and responded to dozens of charges in corruption case
Huízar faces 34 charges, including bribery and money laundering
The councilmember could face up to 30 years in prison; arraignment now moved to Aug. 3
Kevin de León: you don’t need to go to Salesian or Roosevelt to represent Boyle Heights
The councilman-elect talks about winning the March primary and gaining the trust of CD-14 residents
Mayor and Council President call for Huízar to resign CD14 post
Federal documents point to the Boyle Heights councilman as the corrupt politician allegedly running a criminal operation in City Hall
‘Where there is smoke, there is fire’: LA leaders weigh in (or don’t) on Huízar’s future at City Hall
Councilmember representing Boyle Heights has not been charged in investigation, but calls are mounting for his resignation
Asked not to attend LA City Council meetings, José Huízar says he will limit participation going forward
Councilman will not be able to vote until there’s ‘legal clarity’ regarding his involvement in bribery scheme