California's political corruption
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/us/california-corruption-huizar.html
How California Became a New Center of Political Corruption
Across the state, local politicians engaged in what authorities called an “extraordinary” wave of corruption, unable to resist favors and bribes from land developers. -
FBI raids homes of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter
Federal agents on Thursday raided the homes of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter, as well as several other properties, in an investigation into the alleged improper use of taxpayer money.
At least five locations, including several homes and a restaurant, were searched in connection with allegations made against the local nonprofit Viet America Society in a lawsuit brought by Orange County last week. In the lawsuit, the county alleges that the nonprofit misused money it was awarded to feed the elderly and needy during the pandemic, instead spending the funds on “lavish purchases.”
Officials with the FBI, Department of Justice and Orange County district attorney’s office confirmed they were involved in the searches but declined to elaborate on what investigators were looking for because the investigation was ongoing and the warrants were under seal.
The lawsuit accuses executives of the nonprofit, including Chief Executive Peter Ahn Pham, Secretary Dinh Mai, and Do’s daughter, 23-year-old Rhiannon Do, of pocketing more than $10 million in contracts and using the funds to purchase homes in Garden Grove, Buena Park, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley and Tustin.
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