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Criminal

Aug. 2, 2012

Lynwood officials convicted of misappropriating public funds

The convictions could have widespread ramifications for public corruption trials, including the defendants in the city of Bell corruption case.


By Henry Meier


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - Two Lynwood city officials were convicted Tuesday of misappropriating public funds in a case that could have widespread ramifications for public corruption trials, including the defendants in the city of Bell scandal.


Louis Byrd and Fernando Pedroza, both former city council members, were each convicted of one count of misappropriation of funds after a month-long jury trial. The two were...

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