A former mayor of the tiny Los Angeles County city of Maywood has been charged alongside 10 others in a “pay-to-play” public corruption case, District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday. Ramon Medina, 61, was charged in a 34-count criminal complaint that alleges widespread corruption, including soliciting and receiving bribes, misappropriation of public funds, and embezzlement over a three-year period. Other defendants in the lawsuit include former City Manager Reuben Martinez and Planning Director David Mango. The former mayor and councilmember was charged with soliciting bribes, conspiracy, embezzlement, failing to file campaign statements, grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, and other crimes. Medina is accused of taking donations during his City Council campaign in 2015 from several co-defendants who wanted to gain favor and do business in the 1.1-square-mile city of about 26,000 residents. Martinez, 57, and Mango, 48, are charged with multiple counts of theft, misuse of funds, embezzlement, and …
Former Mayor in Los Angeles County, 10 Others Charged in Corruption Scandal
February 5, 2021
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