Author: Brain Melley
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L.A. leader in racism scandal resigns council seat
LOS ANGELES • The former president of the Los Angeles City Council resigned from public office Wednesday, three days after a recording surfaced of her making racist remarks in a meeting that is now the subject of a state investigation. Nury Martinez, the first Latina to hold the top post on the council, announced her…
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Ex-GOP Rep. Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds
OMAHA, Neb. • Former Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign contribution, on the same day that voters in his district were deciding on his replacement in a special election. Fortenberry, 61,…