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Criminal,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Nov. 25, 2024

Former LA politician appeals conviction for soliciting favors for son

Alyssa D. Bell, who represents Mark Ridley-Thomas, told a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that her client was trying to avoid the appearance of nepotism, but said his actions do not support a bribery conviction.

An attorney for former Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, currently appealing his conviction for soliciting favors for his son in exchange for facilitating county contracts for the University of Southern California, argued before a federal appellate panel that the convictions should be overturned.

Cohen Williams LLP partner Alyssa D. Bell, who represents Ridley-Thomas, told a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel Thursday that her client was trying to avoid the appearanc...

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