This was a shakedown, prosecutors wrote in sentencing papers.
See the Justice Departments recap of the case below.
But the kind that is polite and pervasive.
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-ThomasGetty Images
The kind that happens too often by sophisticated, powerful people.
After the guilty verdicts, Heather Hutt was appointed as the new councilwoman from District 10.
He is the third L.A. city councilman to face federal charges over the past few years.
Former member Jose Huizar was arrested on racketeering charges in 2020 and pleaded not guilty.
He is appealing the conviction.
In December 2017, citing health issues, Ridley-Thomas son abruptly resigned from the California State Assembly.
Ridley-Thomas solicited Flynns help securing these spots for his son.
City News Service contributed to this report.
