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Posted inPolitics & Elections

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

by Noah Biesiada Jan 25, 2023Jan 27, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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.

Posted inIrvine

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

by Noah Biesiada Jan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC
Posted inPolitics & Elections

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

by Noah Biesiada Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC
Posted inGovernment

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

by Noah Biesiada Jan 19, 2023Jan 19, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice

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

by Noah Biesiada Jan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC
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Is the FBI Still Investigating in Irvine?

by Noah Biesiada Oct 31, 2022Oct 29, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC
Posted inWater, Power & Waste

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

by Noah Biesiada Jun 1, 2022Jun 3, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC
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Irvine Mayor Distances Herself From Former Top Democratic Party Official Involved in FBI Probe

by Noah Biesiada May 26, 2022Jan 19, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC
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Key Witness for FBI Anaheim Probe Disputes Feds’ Account That She Was Arrested Before Cooperating

by Nick Gerda May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC
Posted inPolitics & Elections

FBI Probe Into Anaheim Shines Spotlight on Special Interest Spending in Irvine

by Noah Biesiada May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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