Los Angeles' deputy mayor issued a statement after his home was raided by the FBI earlier this year as part of an investigation into a bomb threat against City Hall.
Brian Williams, who was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to oversee security, is currently under investigation over a bomb threat.
Los Angeles Times.
“Los Angeles City Hall was evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered in the lobby.”
The mayor's office acknowledged the accusations in a statement Wednesday and announced that Williams was placed on administrative leave effective immediately.
“When the threat was reported, the LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. After additional investigation, the LAPD referred the matter to the FBI for further investigation,” the statement reads. It's dark.
Prior to joining the Bass office in March 2023, Mr. Williams
worked He served as executive director of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Civilian Oversight Commission for seven years.
“My number one job as mayor is to keep Angelenos safe.”
said Base after appointing Williams. “The only way to do that is to hold those who commit crimes accountable and take serious steps to prevent them from happening in the first place.”
No further details have been released about the bomb threat, which followed the attack on Los Angeles City Hall in September.
evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered in the lobby. Additionally, a mail room at City Hall was opened in October. evacuated after a suspicious white substance was discovered inside the luggage.
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