Posted on 06/14/2007 4:02:57 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
Amid a swirl of television cameras and persistent reporters, Los Angeles City Atty. Rocky Delgadillo on Thursday continued to duck questions about who was driving his city-owned vehicle when it was damaged in a 2004 accident and repaired at taxpayer expense.
At a news conference promoting his work with at-risk youths, Delgadillo repeatedly refused to identify who was responsible for the accident or discuss other controversies involving his office.
"I'm here today to talk about these kids," he told reporters.
His silence on matters involving public funds was criticized by public policy and government accountability experts, and was seen by some as an effort to cover up potential misconduct on his part.
Under city rules, the vehicle assigned to Delgadillo cannot be driven by a family member for personal reasons. Earlier this week, The Times reported that two sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said Delgadillo occasionally has allowed his wife to use the GMC Yukon.
Another source close to the city attorney told of being informed that the Yukon had been backed into a structure in the parking garage of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center when Delgadillo's wife, Michelle, was there for a medical appointment.
"When it comes to city property, he should be an open book," said Robert Stern, president of the Center for Governmental Studies in Los Angeles.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
Oh-oh!
This idiot is risking his career over a $2,000 accident? And he does not pay insurance on his wife? Why to save a few bucks?
What jerk.
He got nailed with a bunch of campaign violations also. Guess the road to D.A. is getting bumpy!
Looks like the Hiltons have a few reporters on the payroll.
Can we recall Lee Baca already
I assume it goes without saying that Rocky Delgadillo is a RAT.
They are all rats in this town!
Couldn't have said it better.
And attention on Delgadillo's wife followed statements that the city attorney made last week to the judge presiding over the Paris Hilton case. Delgadillo had argued that the heiress should spend more time in jail for driving with a suspended license and violating her probation on alcohol-related reckless driving charges. Later that day, Delgadillo acknowledged in response to inquiries from reporters that his own wife had been ticketed for failing to obey a turn-only sign while driving her personal car with a suspended license in 2005.
Department of Motor Vehicle records show that Michelle Delgadillo's license had been suspended for nearly two years for failure to provide proof of insurance after an accident.
Don't piss off the sheriff. The act may come back to hurt you later.
Is this the guy who replaced Garcetti?
The act = That action
Past City Attorneys
Name Term
Ray L. Chesebro 1930 - 1953
Roger Arnebergh 1953 - 1973
Burt Pines 1973 - 1981
Ira Reiner 1981 - 1985
James Hahn 1985 - 2001
Rockard “Rocky” Delgadillo 2001 - Present
No, Garcetti was the LA County District Attorney. Rocky is the LA City Attorney. Big Difference.
Hmmm. A 2004 incident suddenly coming to light? I’m guessing Rocky and somebody else are going after the same office and this product of oppo research is being leaked out to damage him. Welcome to the big leagues.
Payback time.
And attention on Delgadillo’s wife followed statements that the city attorney made last week to the judge presiding over the Paris Hilton case. Delgadillo had argued that the hotel heiress should spend more time in jail for driving with a suspended license and violating her probation on alcohol-related reckless driving charges. Later that day, Delgadillo acknowledged in response to inquiries from reporters that his wife had been ticketed for failing to obey a right-turn-only sign while driving her personal car with a suspended license in 2005.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BWAhahahahahahahaha..............!;0)
Culture of Corruption
We have a bunch of dime store indians running the joint!
If only the ones running the joint could be taught to similarly stand silently at attention for years on end, the people could get along with their business!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.