Criminal Investigation Into L.A. Housing Authority

The U.S. attorney's office initiates a criminal investigation into the finances of the Los Angeles Housing Authority.

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July 2, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

"Many of the allegations center on funds provided by the agency to resident councils elected at each of the 20 city-run housing projects. Some tenant leaders alleged that, while they were given that money to get janitorial, security and moving contracts, they were pressured by agency managers to award contracts to people close to those officials."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: U.S. Launches Criminal Probe of L.A. Housing Authority's Finances

Wednesday, July 2, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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