Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar was arrested by the FBI on June 23 for allegedly conspiring to accept $1.5 million in bribes from a Chinese real estate developer trying to curry his favor. Huizar faces 20 years in federal prison.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that the FBI raided Huizar’s Boyle Heights home in 2018, during which agents seized approximately $129,000 in cash that was stashed in his closet. The charges include bribery, honest services fraud, extortion, and money laundering.

In addition to bribes, Huizar settled a sexual harassment lawsuit against him by a former employee, but the terms were never disclosed.

Huizar made a court appearance on the afternoon of June 23, but was not asked to enter a plea. The judge ordered his release on a $100,000 bond. A preliminary hearing was set for July 14, with an arraignment scheduled for July 20. The Los Angeles City Council also announced on the same day that it has suspended Huizar and begun the process of removing him from office. Huizar has been on the council since 2005.

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