L.A. Councilmember Curren Price makes first court appearance

Los Angeles City Councilman Karen Price made her first court appearance Thursday morning on charges of extorting thousands of dollars in health insurance premiums from the city and voting for a contract with a financial interest. The 72-year-old Price sought a arraignment on grand theft charges for embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest until Aug. […]

Councilmember Curren Price says he should not be suspended

Los Angeles City Councilman Karen Price told colleagues Wednesday that she was innocent and deserved an opportunity to respond to “misplaced charges” brought by the District Attorney’s Office, prompting her to be removed from the city council. He called on him to reject the proposal to suspend him. Mr. Price said it would be “inappropriate” […]

L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price charged with embezzlement, perjury

Los Angeles City Councilman Karen Price was indicted Tuesday on 10 counts of embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest in a multi-year parade of elected city officials facing public corruption allegations from state or federal prosecutors. became the newest person in the Price, a 10-year veteran on the city council, has been charged with five […]