LOS ANGELES—A former state legislator and a La Jolla-based developer made their first court appearances today in connection with a case stemming from the alleged embezzlement and misappropriation of millions of dollars that was to be used to study whether a solar farm was suitable on land to be bought by the City of Industry. Former state Sen. Frank Hill (R-Whittier), 67, and William Barkett, 63, did not enter pleas. They are both due back in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Oct. 27 for arraignment. The two are charged along with former Industry city manager Paul Jule Philips, 70, and attorney Anthony Bouza, 60. Philips is set to be arraigned Friday, while Bouza’s arraignment date is pending. Philips, who made his first appearance last Friday on one count of misappropriation of public funds, is now the top administrator in the City of Bell, according to the San Gabriel Valley …
Two Charged in City of Industry Corruption Case Make First Court Appearance
September 7, 2021
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