Leading L.A. Democrat Facing Charges of Embezzling $800,000

Another top-ranking Democrat is facing a plethora of criminal corruption charges, according to a Friday report.

The Los Angeles District Attorney filed two additional charges against Democratic LA City Councilman Curren Price this week, accusing him of embezzling public funds and steering contracts for his personal financial benefit.

Price was initially charged with five counts of embezzlement in 2023, to which he pleaded not guilty.

“Embezzling public funds and awarding contracts for your own financial gain is the antithesis of public service,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said. “Our communities expect and deserve better from their public officials.

“I thank our investigative team and prosecutors in the Public Integrity Division for diligently pursuing every lead and holding elected officials accountable. Self-dealing and pay-to-play politics will not be tolerated in Los Angeles County,” Hochman added.

The DA’s office added: