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Ninth Circuit Upholds Ridley-Thomas Bribery Conviction

Aug. 3 ruling affirms Mark Ridley-Thomas’s bribery conviction tied to USC favors for his son and LA County contract support.
WHO: Mark Ridley-Thomas
WHAT: Ninth Circuit upheld Ridley-Thomas’s bribery conviction involving soliciting favors for his son from USC in exchange for support for LA County contracts.
WHEN: Aug 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

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