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Real estate company's conviction upheld in Jose Huizar case by federal appeals court

The Chinese company showered Huizar with luxurious Las Vegas hotel stays, gambling chips, and prostitutes in exchange for his support on development projects.

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eal estate company's convictions in Jose Huizar case affirmed by federal appeals court

    Former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar was seen at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas in August 2016. The photos were part of the criminal complaint filed against Huizar in 2020. (Courtesy of U.S. District Court)

    A Chinese firm showered Huizar with luxurious Las Vegas hotel stays, gambling chips, and prostitutes in exchange for his support on development projects.

Federal appeals court upholds real estate company's conviction in Huizar corruption case.