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L.A. DA Adds Two Charges in Corruption Case Against Councilmember Curren Price

The new counts claim he channeled over $800,000 to his wife’s consulting firm tied to votes he cast with his arraignment set for Thursday.

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Overview

  • On August 12 and 13, the Los Angeles County District Attorney amended the 2023 indictment to include two additional public corruption counts against Price.
  • Prosecutors allege Del Richardson & Associates received more than $800,000 from LA Metro and the Housing Authority between 2019 and 2021 after Price voted on related contracts.
  • Price pleaded not guilty at his August 14 arraignment and his attorneys have filed motions to dismiss the expanded charges as an unwarranted extension of the case.
  • Investigators served subpoenas on Price’s City Hall staff and cited internal flags that his aides raised before he cast the votes under scrutiny.
  • Price continues to serve District 9 on the City Council and his ongoing legal battles intensify scrutiny of Los Angeles governance and representation.