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Which Way, L.A.?

Pasadena to Sue Embezzlers Who Stole $6.4 Million

The City of Bell is now famous for the embezzlement of millions in public money by public officials. Now, Pasadena is facing the loss of $6.4 million. Danny Ray Wooten, a former analyst in the Public Works Department -- and Pastor of the New Covenant Christian Fellowship Center -- has pled "not guilty" of grand theft and other charges.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 15, 2015 • 1 min read

The City of Bell is now famous for the embezzlement of millions in public money by public officials. Now, Pasadena is facing the loss of $6.4 million. Danny Ray Wooten, a former analyst in the Public Works Department -- and Pastor of the New Covenant Christian Fellowship Center -- has pled "not guilty" of grand theft and other charges. The City has announced a lawsuit against him to get the money back. Frank Girardot is Editor of the Pasadena Star-News.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Claire Martin

    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Frank Girardot

    Pasadena Star-News

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