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Jury finds L.A. skyscraper developer paid Jose Huizar more than $1 million in bribes

Por: Los Angeles Times Business November 11, 2022

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Jose Huizar developed a curious habit as a Los Angeles city councilman: He would give stacks of $100 bills to his wife, mother or brother. They in turn would write him checks or pay his bills. The three of them confirmed Huizar's suspected money laundering in testimony before a federal jury over the last week. Salvador Huizar recalled asking his younger brother why he needed the checks, telling jurors the councilman told him that it was... + full article



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