The FBI on Tuesday searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor, amid an investigation into allegations that he made bomb threats against city hall earlier this year.
Agents searched the home of LA Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams, for evidence of a connection to the bomb threats, who the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) claimed was the “likely” source of the threats.
Williams, who helps oversee the local police and fire department while managing public safety for the area, has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
“Earlier this year the LAPD responded to a bomb threat made against Los Angeles City Hall,” LAPD told the Los Angeles Times. “Our initial investigation revealed that the source of the threat was likely from Brian Williams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Due to the Department’s working relationship with Mr. Williams, the investigation was referred to the FBI. The FBI remains the investigating agency.”
A spokesperson for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the mayor has been notified of the search. […]
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