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California Developer Will Serve Federal Prison Time for Bribing Local Politician

The San Luis Obispo real estate developer pleaded guilty to charges connected to bribing a county supervisor in a pay-to-play scheme.
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California Developer Will Serve Federal Prison Time for Bribing Local Politician
Downtown San Luis Obispo, Calif., on July 18, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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A San Luis Obispo-based real estate development executive accused of paying a local politician nearly $95,000 in bribes and gifts was sentenced on Nov. 12 to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a charge connected to wire fraud.

Ryan Wright, 38—also known as Ryan Petetit—of Grover Beach, California, was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson. Anderson also scheduled a restitution hearing for Jan. 27, 2025.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.