Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley filed charges against eight current and former Bell officials Tuesday, alleging that they misappropriated $5.5 million in public funds. Robert Rizzo, Bell's former city manager, has been charged with 53 counts of misappropriation of public funds and conflict of interest.
The charges come after a dramatic morning in which authorities swept through Bell and other cities, arresting former and current Bell officials. Among those arrested were Rizzo; Angela Spaccia, former assistant city manager; Mayor Oscar Hernandez; councilmembers George Mirabal, Teresa Jacobo and Luis Artiga; and former councilmembers George Cole and Victor Bello.
*dances in the street* About timeeee!
I am NOT surprised by this latest development in the least. When this story first broke in July...I said this REEKS of CORRUPTION of the highest order. Now that we know more details...Mr.Rizzo and his band of bandits will be facing CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS in light of an extensive investigation for allegedley misappropriating city funds...to the tune of MILLIONS of TAXPAYER dollars. Oooooooooooo boy.
ReplyDeleteThat could be a LENGTHY stay in the pokey...if there ever was one. Considering Jerry Brown is running for Governor of California...he's liable to make mincemeat outta these ravenous fools.
Tsk tsk Mr.Rizzo. That had to be PRETTY damn embarassing when they busted his door down with the battering ram and was led out in silver "Bracelets" in front of his neighbors.
And the Lawrd said..."Thou Shalt Not Steal"!!!
daMonstah... well said- I am so glad to see these thugs taken in and charged... Now let's make sure they actually get a trial and convicted... if the evidence is put out there- BUT not so 30 day horse crap like the lohans or hiltons
ReplyDeleteThese are crooks of the worst kind. They are greedy not needy. They should go straight to jail without bail and stay there for at least 20 years!
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