FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protestersA former FBI intelligence analyst has alleged that President Trump ordered the FBI to launch unconstitutional investigations into immigration enforcement protesters from the Los Angeles area.Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentfbi whistleblower allegations
Anaheim mayor admits to 'unhealthy relationship' with alcohol after aide files claimAshleigh Aitken, according to aide's formal allegations, looked through former city manager's belongings and photographed his medical prescription bottles. She also allegedly made inappropriate comments about aide's faith, race and sexuality.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor allegations
Ex-deputy headed to prison for helping L.A. crypto 'godfather'A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who admitted to violating the civil rights of multiple people through intimidation, illegal search warrants and other abuses of power, was sentenced Monday to serve nearly two years in federal prison.Los Angeles Times10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentex deputy sentencing
Aide accuses Anaheim mayor of racist remarks, inappropriate inquiry into sexual orientationA confidential letter sent to Anaheim officials alleges that the city’s mayor, Ashleigh Aitken, repeatedly called Berenice Ballinas, her chief-of-staff, a derogatory term.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor scandal
Atty. Gen. Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundariesAtty. Gen. Todd Blanche took the stage this week at an event for a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina days after speaking at a GOP midterm convention, where he praised President Trump and touted the administration's tough-on-crime approach.Los Angeles Times20d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentjustice department politicization
Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issuesDana Williamson, Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →JusticeHealthGavin Newsomcalifornia political corruption sentencing
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffersA censure registers the House’s deep disapproval of a lawmaker’s conduct that does not meet the threshold for expulsion from office.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentChuck Edwardshouse censures rep edwards
House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy GomezThe committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.Los Angeles Times2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentJimmy Gomezhouse ethics investigation
