LOS ANGELES CITY HALL CORRUPTION CASE

Did Elected Official Falsify A Public Record?

The fallout from the John Lee controversy continues to grow as Northridge West Neighborhood Council whistleblower resigns after alleging misconduct.

“People’s words are being manipulated.”

- Kelly Sooter, Former NWNC Board Member

When former Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch Englander was indicted last March by federal prosecutors as part of the ongoing City Hall Corruption Scandal, attention immediately shifted to his successor, John Lee. As Englander’s Chief of Staff, Lee was part of the entourage that visited Las Vegas as guests of “Businessperson A.” The perks that Lee and the rest of the group were offered included casino chips, a $2,481.00 dinner, $34,000 worth of bottle service, and female escorts.

While his name does not appear in the indictment, Lee is widely considered to be the person referred to as “City Staffer B.” According to the plea agreement signed by Englander, “City Staffer B” coordinated testimony with his boss in an attempt to cover up any crimes that were committed. This person also obstructed justice by purposefully postdating a…