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Litigation

Feb. 12, 2000

Rampart Victim's Suit Digs Deeper and Wider

Javier Ovando, the first man freed from prison in the wake of the Rampart corruption scandal, expanded the scope of his lawsuit Thursday by claiming City Attorney James K. Hahn and current and former City Council members are liable for wrongdoing.

By Lauren Bartlett
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        Javier Ovando, the first man freed from prison in the wake of the Rampart corruption scandal, expanded the scope of his lawsuit Thursday by claiming City Attorney James K. Hahn and current and former City Council members are liable for wrongdoing....

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