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Five former Bell City Council members, George Mirabal (C), (2L-R) Teresa Jacobo, George Cole, Oscar Hernandez and Victor Bello, are found guilty of stealing public money by paying themselves extraordinary salaries in one of Los Angeles County's poorest cities March 20, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Luis Artiga (L), the only of the six defendants who was acquitted on all charges, was released by the judge. (credit: Irfan Khan-Pool/Getty Images)

Mistrial Declared On Remaining 10 Counts In Bell Corruption Case

A judge Thursday declared a mistrial on the remaining 10 felony counts against five defendants in the Bell corruption trial.

2013/03/21

Ex-Councilman Acquitted In Bell Corruption Trial Knew Truth Would Set Him Free

The former councilman who was acquitted of all charges in the Bell corruption trial said he believed all along that the truth would set him free.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/20

Judge Dismisses Juror For Misconduct In Bell Corruption Trial

The judge presiding over the Bell corruption case kicked a juror off the panel Thursday, citing misconduct, KNX 1070 reported.

2013/02/28

Judge Denies Juror’s Request To Be Removed From Bell Trial

A female juror was refused a request Tuesday to be removed from the panel on the second day of deliberations in the Bell corruption trial.

2013/02/26

Bell California City Council Members Arraigned On Corruption Charges

Jury Deliberations Begin In City Of Bell Corruption Case

Jurors began deliberating Friday in the case against six former City of Bell officials charged with corruption.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/22

Former City of Bell mayor Oscar Hernandez (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Attorney Claims Ex-Bell Mayor Too Uneducated To Note High Salaries

The defense attorney for former mayor Oscar Hernandez was too uneducated to know whether his six-figure salary was illegal.

2013/02/21

Closing Arguments Begin In Bell Corruption Trial

Closing arguments began Wednesday morning in the trial of six City of Bell officials charged with corruption.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/20

Former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley, who professed to fear for his life at the hands of some Compton Police officers, adjusted his glasses as he gave his annual "state of the city" address February 15, 2000 in Compton, California. Bradley had arrived to the previous week's City Counsel meeting with four civilian bodyguards to protect him from police. The Compton Police Officers Association has called for Bradley's recall and he has accused the police of corruption. (credit: David McNew)

Compton’s Former ‘Gangster Mayor’ Omar Bradley Wants His Old Job Back

Nine years ago, Omar Bradley was convicted of corruption and sentenced to three years in prison. The California Supreme Court overturned that decision six months ago and Bradley now wants his old job back.

2013/01/23

Jury Selection Begins In Bell Corruption Case

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of former Bell Mayor Oscar Hernandez and five former city council members.

2013/01/15

Ex-Bell Officials Set For Jury Selection

A pretrial hearing for six former officials of the city of Bell accused of corruption was held Monday.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2013/01/14

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) (Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama’s Reelection In Chicago

It’s almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who’s winning in Chicago.

2012/11/14

L.A. County Assessor John Noguez (credit: CBS)

Judge Threatens To Arrest Noguez In Jail After He Skips Court Date

The top assessor in Los Angeles County could face arrest while in jail after failing to show up in court, a judge said Wednesday.

2012/11/07

Judge Drops Bail To Nearly $1.2M For LA Assessor Accused Of Corruption

The bail amount has been lowered slightly for the Los Angeles County assessor and the tax consultant he is accused of bribing to lower taxes on clients’ properties.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/22

County Assessor John Noguez, 2 Others Arrested In Corruption Investigation

Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez, a chief appraiser, and an assessor were arrested Wednesday following a year-long corruption probe by the District Attorney.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/17

Ex-Lawmaker, LA County Probation Official Indicted On Bank Fraud Charges

A former state lawmaker who worked for the Los Angeles County Probation Department was the latest official on Monday to be arrested as part of a yearlong internal review into charges of alleged staff misconduct in the department.

2012/09/17