Los Angeles Councilman John Lee Accused of Ethics Violations Over Alleged Gifts

Los Angeles Councilman John Lee Accused of Ethics Violations Over Alleged Gifts
File Photo of Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee in January 2023. Courtesy of John Lee
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee is facing accusations on Oct. 3 from the city Ethics Commission of violating “governmental ethics laws” by accepting and failing to report excessive gifts, including some received during a trip to Las Vegas in 2017 he took along with former Councilman Mitch Englander.

Mr. Englander in 2020 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to federal prison for lying to federal investigators looking into his alleged receipt of excessive cash and gifts. Mr. Lee served as Mr. Englander’s chief of staff prior to being elected to the City Council.

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