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Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former Irvine Councilwoman Says Democratic Consultant Tried Defrauding Her, Not Bribing

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Former Councilwoman Melissa Fox said she never tried to accept a bribe, but she was caught up in a fraud scheme by cannabis consultant Melahat Rafiei, who signed a federal plea agreement for wire fraud last week.

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Irvine Won’t Investigate Attempted Bribery of Councilmembers, Waits on FBI

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Consultant’s Controversial Plea Deal Spurs Calls for Irvine City Hall Probe, Puts Spotlight on Mayor

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OC Democratic Power Broker Admits To Attempted Bribery of Irvine Councilmembers and Attempted Wire Fraud

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OC Democrat Power Broker Accepts Plea Deal In Wake of Anaheim Corruption Probe

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Chaos Grips OC’s Green Power Agency, CEO Under Fire, Files Whistleblower Complaint

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Irvine Mayor Distances Herself From Former Top Democratic Party Official Involved in FBI Probe

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Key Witness for FBI Anaheim Probe Disputes Feds’ Account That She Was Arrested Before Cooperating

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