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Bribes, corruption: OC Democratic powerbroker faces jailtime

A federal judge sentenced Melehat Rafiei, the former head of Orange County’s Democratic Party, to six months in jail for attempted wire fraud.

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KCRW placeholderBy Alex Cohen • Aug 27, 2025 • 4m Listen

A federal judge sentenced Melehat Rafiei, the former head of Orange County’s Democratic Party, to six months in jail for attempted wire fraud.

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    Alex Cohen

    Reporter

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    Shaquille Woods

    Afternoon News Producer

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    Gustavo Arellano

    columnist, LA Times

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