Most of the corrupt politicians we investigate illegally peddle favors—the proverbial “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours†kind, usually with money passed under the table to fully satisfy the itch. Then there’s Albert Robles.
Robles is now serving a 10-year sentence for his 30 fraud and corruption-related crimes while treasurer of South Gate, California—a largely industrial community about 12 miles outside downtown Los Angles. The city is run by a popularly elected five-member city council, which in turn names the Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Once elected city treasurer in 1997, Robles’ seemed determined to rule the city—purely to his own benefit. He even proclaimed himself “King of South Gateâ€â€¦and referred to the city as his “fiefdom.â€
http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2007/january/cityhall_010807
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