Investigation sought into California senator over cannabis permit bribery scheme

Published December 14, 2024 12:02pm ET



(The Center Square) – An unnamed member of the California Legislature has been accused by the DOJ for soliciting and accepting bribes up to $200,000 in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a Baldwin Park politician’s vote over the city permitting cannabis process.

This person is referred to as “Person 20,” and described in detail.

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