1. Widening Corruption Scandals

A wave of corruption scandals is shaking Democratic leadership nationwide,

exposing what prosecutors call “a systemic culture of self-dealing, financial fraud, and abuse of public trust.”

2. The Price Case

Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price faces one of California’s largest municipal fraud cases,

accused of misusing over $800,000 in public funds.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed two new charges this week,

expanding what officials describe as a years-long pattern of corruption.

3. Prosecutors’ Response

District Attorney Nathan Hochman condemned the alleged crimes, saying,

“Embezzling public funds and awarding contracts for your own financial gain is the antithesis of public service.”

He added, “Self-dealing and pay-to-play politics will not be tolerated in Los Angeles County.”

4. Broader Impact

Investigators say Price’s case reveals a “sophisticated scheme”

that threatens to further erode public confidence in government integrity.