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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

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

Eight current and former Bell city officials were arrested Tuesday. (credit: CBS)

Testimony Begins In Bell Fraud Trial

Testimony began Friday morning in the fraud trial of Bell’s ex-Mayor, Oscar Hernandez, and five former city council members.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/25

Fraud Trial Of Former Bell Mayor And 5 Ex-Council Members Begins

Opening statements were heard Thursday morning in the trial of Bell’s ex-Mayor, Oscar Hernandez, and five former city council members.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/24

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

City Of Bell Sues Former Police Chief For Working Without Valid Contract

The city of Bell filed a countersuit Tuesday against former Police Chief Randy Adams for allegedly working without a proper employment contract and being paid an exorbitant salary.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/04

Trial Date Set In Bell Corruption Trial; New Manager Vows ‘Good Audit’

The first permanent manager of the city of Bell since Robert Rizzo was forced to resign two years ago will take over on Friday.

2012/05/31

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Bell City Councilman Breaks Silence, Blames Rizzo For Corruption

Nearly a year and a half after the “Bell 8″ were arrested for alleged excessive salaries and corruption, one official has become the first city council member of the group to speak publicly on the charges.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/06

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Judge Rejects Defense Effort To Dismiss Charges For Six Defendants In Bell Corruption Case

A judge Thursday rejected a defense motion to dismiss charges against six former Bell city leaders charged with misappropriation of public funds.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/01

Judge Sets Hearings For Ex-Bell Officials In Bid To Drop Charges

A judge on Tuesday agreed to hear arguments from attorneys about dismissing criminal charges against former officials from the city of Bell.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/11/29

Former Bell Manager Robert Rizzo Sells His Huntington Beach Home

The man authorities say masterminded a scheme to loot millions from the working-class suburb of Bell has sold his Huntington Beach house.

2011/10/27

Ex-Bell Officials Will Ask To Have Corruption Charges Dropped

The eight former Bell city officials who are accused of looting money from the city will ask to have their charges dropped.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/04

A Year Later, How Does City Of Bell Fare?

The city of Bell is still having a tough time getting back on track almost a year after the salary scandal involving Robert Rizzo and seven others erupted.

2011/07/19