Government
Apr. 20, 2023
Mark Ridley-Thomas’ fall from grace, while sad, reaffirms our system of justice
The interesting phenomenon here is that the verdict failed to cause scorn. Instead the tributes to Ridley-Thomas flowed freely – signifying the depth of the support he has built over the years.
A. Marco Turk
Emeritus Professor
CSU Dominguez Hills
Email: amarcoturk.commentary@gmail.com
A. Marco Turk is a contributing writer, professor emeritus and former director of the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding program at CSU Dominguez Hills, and currently adjunct professor of law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law.
Too many times those who serve the public manage to escape the rules of justice because of the offices they occupy and who they are. This was brazenly called to our attention with the trial and conviction of now former Los Angeles city council member Mark Ridley-Thomas for federal conspiracy, bribery and fraud.
The verdict after five days of jury deliberations arose from allegations that Ridley-Thomas extracted special benefits for his so...
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