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Which Way, L.A.?

Senator Rod Wright Indicted for Fraud, Perjury

Democratic State Senator Rod Wright was arraigned today on felony charges of perjury and voter fraud. A county grand jury says he claimed residency in the Senate district he represents but doesn't actually live there. Wright pleaded not guilty and was released on $45,000 bail.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Democratic State Senator Rod Wright was arraigned today on felony charges of perjury and voter fraud. A county grand jury says he claimed residency in the Senate district he represents but doesn't actually live there. Wright pleaded not guilty and was released on $45,000 bail. Bill Boyarsky, former city editor of the LA Times, is now a columnist for TurthDig.com, LA Observed and the Jewish Journal.

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    Warren Olney

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    Bill Boyarsky

    LA Observed, Truthdig and Jewish Journal

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