Por: Los Angeles Times Opinion October 20, 2022
To the editor: By not resigning, Councilmen Kevin de León's and Gil Cedillo’s lack of respect for the city of Los Angeles is more than evident. (Resign already, Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, editorial, Oct. 19) Their behavior since the leaked recording was reported tells us everything we need to know about them as city leaders and as citizens. Doing the right thing just isn't in their playbooks. Shameful. Vicki... + full article
Los Angeles Times USA Politics October 20, 2022
Los Angeles Councilmember Kevin De León said in a television interview airing Wednesday night that he will not resign, according to a partial transcript of the interview released by Noticiero Univision. I'm so sorry. I am extremely sorry, and that is why I apologize to all... + más
LA Councilman Kevin de Leon says he will not resign amid uproar | WPTV
LA Councilman de Leon says he will not resign amid uproar | WPLG Local 10
After a week and a half of silence, Kevin de León emerged Wednesday afternoon to let the world know he is really, truly, honestly sorry for what he said, and didn't say, on the racist recording that has rocked Los Angeles. The embattled councilmember appeared on CBS Los... + más
'No, I will not resign': Kevin de León defends himself in TV interview | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Opinion October 19, 2022
How much longer will Los Angeles City Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo try to hang on to their jobs? It's been more than a week since a leaked audio recording revealed deplorable and racially divisive comments from then-Council President Nury Martinez, De... + más
LA Councilmen De León, Cedillo resist resigning amid uproar over leaked audio of racist remarks | ABC7
What happens if the L.A. councilmembers resign? | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Politics October 17, 2022
Acting Los Angeles City Council President Mitch O'Farrell said Monday that he will remove Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo from an array of committee assignments. With Cedillo and De León refusing to step down, O'Farrell said he is taking them off of... + más
Friday's L.A. City Council meeting canceled, next steps unclear | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Politics October 15, 2022
The first time Gil Cedillo speaks at length in the most notorious leaked audio in Los Angeles City Hall history, he discusses the joy of being a proud papi. “I did [an] interview the other day ... and said I’m a grandfather, and I have a 47-year-old son, and a 2½-year-old... + más
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ABC7 USA Politics October 14, 2022
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two Los Angeles City Councilmembers held out Thursday against overwhelming calls to resign for their involvement in a conversation that included a series of racist remarks.Following Nury Martinez's resignation from the City Council, Acting Council... + más
Once seen as a trailblazer, Kevin de León tumbles after leaked racist tape | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles councilmen resist resignation in racism scandal | WPLG Local 10
Los Angeles Times USA Politics October 14, 2022
Nearly 20 minutes into the secretly recorded conversation that would cost Nury Martinez her L.A. City Council seat, she remarked to fellow Councilmember Kevin de León that it was recently his anniversary. Seven years ago, he had been sworn in as the leader of the California... + más
De León and Cedillo abetted Martinez's racist talk. Now they're paying the political price | Los Angeles Times
Nury Martinez taking leave of absence from LA City Council following leaked audio of racist remarks | ABC7
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