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Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who faces six years in prison, was 'convicted for nothing,' West said.

As Mark Ridley-Thomas led an alleged effort to cover up the allegations, he reportedly pushed to direct a number of city contracts to involve the Social Work School, receiving in return preferential treatment by the school for his son to work on a soft landing for his exit from the state Assembly, which he claimed was due to illness.

"Today's verdict sends a clear message to public officials that my office will vigorously investigate and prosecute those who abuse their power and thereby breach the public trust."

 

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Former LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Faces 6-Year Sentence in USC Corruption CaseFederal prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison sentence for Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was convicted of bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges. Ridley-Thomas was found guilty of steering county contracts towards the USC School of Social Work in exchange for a secret $100,000 contribution to his son's organization. Prosecutors described the actions as a shakedown.
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