California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Wednesday his office is launching a formal investigation into Los Angeles’ redistricting process as three of its City Council members face calls to resign after leaked audio surfaced of them using racist language to mock colleagues.
to resign after a recording surfaced of them participating in the closed-door meeting. Martinez is on a leave of absence.
The council reconvened Wednesday, possibly to censure the three members, with the minimum of 10 out of 15 members necessary for a quorum but was unable to do business because a crowd of protesters chanted slogans such as, "No resignation, shut it down." The acting council president eventually announced that there was no longer a quorum and adjourned the meeting.
The meeting was supposed to start at 10 a.m. but was unable to begin due to protesters chanting in the chambers. The council cannot expel the members — it can only suspend a member when criminal charges are pending. A censure does not result in suspension or removal from office.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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