Council President Paul Krekorian said he was shocked by the criminal complaint against Curren Price Jr., whom he referred to as “a friend and colleague” while stressing that the presumption of innocence is a bedrock principle of the U.S. Constitution.
Curren Price Jr., Los Angeles city councilman, charged with embezzlement may face suspension
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City Council President Paul Krekorian noted the benefits of the emergency declaration.
New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass assumes emergency powers to tackle homelessness
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