On Trial: Corruption in Los Angeles

Bribery. Prostitution. Betrayal. Courtroom drama. The FBI investigation into LA City Hall has it all.  It had led to a series of guilty pleas and guilty verdicts, for elected officials, staffers, developers, and lobbyists. The investigation's biggest trial -- against former Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan -- is underway now, and it is has continued to generate revelations about former City Councilmember Jose Huizar and City Hall.

Most LA media outlets are not covering the trial -- but legal reporter Meghann Cuniff is, and Mike talks with her in depth on this week's What's Next, Los Angeles.

Meghann Cuniff:
twitter: @meghanncuniff
substack: mcuniff.substack.com

Meghann's recent Substack coverage:
March 3: Former L.A. Planning Commission president testifies about strange meeting with Ray Chan

March 2: Testimony implicates ex-L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan in developer's $600K sex harassment settlement bribe to Jose Huizar

Feb. 25: 'This is scary, boss': Jurors hear ex-Los Angeles Councilman Huizar's covert bathroom meeting

Feb. 22: 'Your Honor! This is proper!' Harland Braun gives his opening statement in ex-L.A. deputy mayor Raymond Chan's federal corruption trial

Feb. 21: Trial begins today in ex-L.A. deputy mayor Raymond Chan's federal corruption case. His attorney has already angered the judge.

Meghann's LA Magazine coverage:
Ex-Los Angeles Councilman's Covert Bathroom Meeting Heard at Trial
https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/jurors-hear-ex-los-angeles-councilman-huizars-covert-bathroom-meeting/

What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.