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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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    Massive Solar Power Plant Is Approved
    1. 0:00Senator Rod Wright Indicted for Fraud, PerjuryYou’re reading this
    2. 7:00Solar Energy and the Future of California
    3. 17:47More + Drivers Are Texting behind the Wheel
    4. 24:22Will Big Money Save a Divided Republican Party?
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      Warren Olney

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      Bill Boyarsky

      LA Observed, Truthdig and Jewish Journal

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Massive Solar Power Plant Is Approved
    1. 0:00Senator Rod Wright Indicted for Fraud, PerjuryYou’re reading this
    2. 7:00Solar Energy and the Future of California
    3. 17:47More + Drivers Are Texting behind the Wheel
    4. 24:22Will Big Money Save a Divided Republican Party?
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