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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