has been convicted for bribing the latter in exchange for his support and political influence.
Lee is the first defendant to go on trial in the City Hall corruption scandal surrounding former Councilman Huizar and his associates, according to City News Service. He faces up to 20 years in prison. As chairman of the panel, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassie Palmer told the jury during her opening statement, ``Huizar's vote mattered, and the defendant knew his vote mattered. They needed José Huizar on their side.''
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