By David Zahniser | LA Times
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption case targeting pay-to-play schemes at City Hall.
The federal jury reached the verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments.
Sentencing is set for June 10. Chan’s attorney, John Hanusz, told the judge that Chan will be filing an appeal.
“This case was, and always has been, about Jose Huizar,” Hanusz said.
Prosecutors did not immediately comment after the verdict was read.
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