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20 Oct, 5 tweets, 2 min read
The Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote today on whether to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, one week after the veteran L.A. politician was indicted on federal charges.

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The vote comes two days after Ridley-Thomas announced that he would "step back" from participation in City Council meetings and committees. latimes.com/california/sto…
Ridley-Thomas, who has denied any wrongdoing, has said he will not resign and will fight the federal charges against him. latimes.com/california/sto…
Councilman Mike Bonin asked that the council refer the suspension question to a committee.
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