LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, two investigations and shaken public faith in City Hall. The 12-0 vote to censure former council President Nury Martinez and Councilmen Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León represented the strongest step the council can take to publicly reprimand them. The scandal centers on the release of a previously unknown recording in which they schemed to protect their political clout and made offensive, bigoted comments. Before the vote, the council was forced to recess to clear out chanting protesters.
Los Angeles council censures members amid racism scandal
