Breaking: Los Angeles city councilwoman Nury Martinez resigned following outrage over racist remarks she made on a leaked audio recording
California Attorney General has opened investigation of redistricting in L.A., the topic of discussion on leaked audio where comments were made
Protesters disrupted a Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday to demand Councilwoman Nury Martinez step down after she made racist remarks. The White House said her language was unacceptable and called for her to resign. Photo: Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesLos Angeles City councilwoman Nury Martinez resigned Wednesday followingThe announcement came after community leaders and fellow Democrats from the local to national level, including President Joe Biden and L.A.
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