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Church prayers in South L.A. underscore high stakes as Mark Ridley-Thomas bribery trial begins

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation March 07, 2023

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In the sanctuary of Holman United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, Mark Ridley-Thomas prepared for the trial of his life. The veteran lawmaker stood Sunday before the altar alongside his wife, Avis, as a minister beckoned the hundreds gathered to reach their arms out. Some quarters of the city may have already made their minds up about Ridley-Thomas' guilt, deciding long ago that he deserved his suspension from the L.A. City Council... + full article



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