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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Bell City Officials Arrested

    LA Sheriff's deputies today arrested eight current and former officials of the city that's become a poster child for municipal corruption. Mayor Oscar Hernandez's door was broken down.

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

    LA Sheriff's deputies today arrested eight current and former officials of the city that's become a poster child for municipal corruption. Mayor Oscar Hernandez's door was broken down. Former City Manager Robert Rizzo was taken from his home in handcuffs. The arrests were made pursuant to charges involving conflicts of interest and alleged misappropriation of $5.5 million in public funds. Steve Cooley is the Los Angeles District Attorney.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Steve Cooley

      former Los Angeles District Attorney

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    Eight Bell Officials Arrested
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    2. 10:07Health Insurance Exchange in California
    3. 27:19Afghanistan Elections and Rethinking the War
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