Ex-Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Convicted in Corruption Case Linked to José Huizar

Raymond Chan is found guilty of racketeering and bribery. Prosecutors say he used his position to favor “individuals and companies willing to play dirty.”

City Hall in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was convicted March 27 of federal racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges for his involvement in a pay-to-play scheme to monetize the real estate approval process at City Hall.

A federal criminal jury in downtown Los Angeles reached a verdict just over an hour into deliberations, finding Mr. Chan guilty on all 12 charges, which included racketeering conspiracy, two counts of bribery, and lying to federal agents in connection with the bribery scheme.