Which Way, L.A.?
LA's First Korean-American City Council Member
David Ryu was sworn in yesterday as LA's first Korean-American City Councilman and the only the second member of Asian descent. Ryu defeated an establishment favorite, and raised high expectations among supporters with his promise to be an "outsider." We ask him how he can make good on that promise and still get anything done on a council known for unanimity among "insiders?"
By Warren Olney • • 22m ListenDavid Ryu was sworn in yesterday as LA's first Korean-American City Councilman and the only the second member of Asian descent. Ryu defeated an establishment favorite, and raised high expectations among supporters with his promise to be an "outsider." We ask him how he can make good on that promise and still get anything done on a council known for unanimity among "insiders?"
Also, LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey takes on wrongful convictions.
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2 storiesNew Wrongful Conviction Unit Unveiled at DA's Office
Since the advent of DNA testing in the 1980's, US courts have come to recognize that wrongful convictions are all too common. Some 1600 supposed criminals have been found innocent after all. Now, prosecutorial offices around the country have been opening Wrongful Conviction Units.
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David Ryu was sworn in yesterday, one of two newly elected members of the Los Angeles City Council. He's the first Korean-American ever to serve and only the second member of Asian descent. He's recently been a hospital administrator and he styled himself as an "outsider" when he ran against City Hall veteran Carolyn Ramsay.
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