In a statement to Voice of OC, Melahat Rafiei is now the first person to publicly confirm she cooperated with an FBI corruption investigation into Anaheim’s city government.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim, Orange County’s largest city and home to the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium, has about 340,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the resort district and policing.
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Who’s on First in Angel Stadium Deal? FBI Details Lobbyist Web in Corruption Probe
An FBI corruption probe in Anaheim sheds light on extensive City Hall lobbying leading up to the illegal sale of Angel Stadium.
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Santana: What It Felt Like to Stand Against Anaheim’s Shady Angel Stadium Sale Before FBI Probe
Two Anaheim Council members knew something wasn’t right when stadium negotiations kicked off in 2019 and raised concerns about the lack of transparency, but were often sidelined.
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Anaheim Mayor Sidhu’s Council Majority Flips, Demands His Resignation Amidst FBI Corruption Probe
An FBI probe into Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has a majority of his colleagues on the dais now calling on the mayor to give up his seat months before the November election.
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Orange County Reacts to FBI Corruption Probe in Anaheim; Calls For Sidhu to Resign Roar
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu was nowhere to be seen Tuesday night as residents accused him of corruption.
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Calls for Investigations, Resignations Echo in Anaheim After FBI Stadium Sale Probe
There are growing calls for Mayor Harry Sidhu and his council majority to resign, along with investigations of senior city staff.
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OC Judge Halts Angel Stadium Sale Amidst FBI Corruption Probe of Anaheim Mayor
The ruling comes as explosive allegations of public corruption were made public Monday, stemming from a federal probe into Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
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Feds Charge Anaheim’s Chamber of Commerce CEO in Corruption Probe
Todd Ament, who led the chamber for years, is accused of defrauding a cannabis company to help purchase a million dollar home in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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FBI Corruption Probe Into Anaheim Mayor Sidhu Stalls the Angel Stadium Sale
Attorney General Rob Bonta is asking an Orange County Superior Court judge to pause the stadium sale as the FBI investigates Mayor Harry Sidhu for “criminal offenses,” including bribery and wire fraud.
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These OC Residents Want Slain Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh to be Remembered. Here’s Why
OC residents from cities like Aliso Viejo are lead organizers of a large protest for Palestine planned tomorrow in Los Angeles.
