With the City Council's Rules Committee set to consider a motion to suspend Councilman Curren Price, the councilman is calling on his colleagues to allow him to remain on the body while he fights criminal charges.
, the councilman Thursday is calling on his colleagues to allow him to remain on the body while he fights criminal charges.
"As such, I am eager to respond both to the misguided charges that have been filed against me, and the unfair aspersions that have been cast upon my wife. I am confident that the court, and any fair observers, will recognize that these charges are unwarranted."Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price is facing corruption allegations, including using public money for medical benefits for a woman while he was married to someone else.
Price, on June 13, was charged with embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest. The following day he stepped down from the position of council president pro tempore, and from his committee assignments.Krekorian last week introduced a motion to begin the process of possibly suspending Price from council. The Rules Committee will consider that motion on Friday -- and any recommendations that come from that panel would head to full council next week.
"This alleged conduct undermines the integrity of our government and erodes the public's trust in our elected officials," he added.
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