"Ex-LA Councilman Jose Huizar Sentenced to 13 Years for Corruption"

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, sentenced to 13 years in prison for racketeering and tax evasion, shared a casual exchange with a columnist before his hearing. Despite his rise from humble beginnings and support from family and constituents, the judge condemned his "unusually pervasive and rampant pattern of misconduct" and lack of remorse, sentencing him to 13 years and ordering restitution to the city of Los Angeles and the IRS. Huizar, who represented an American dream for many from Zacatecas, Mexico, must surrender to federal authorities on April 30.