Amy Taxin, The Associated Press

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Southern California county official pleads guilty to bribery charge in COVID funds scheme

Southern California county official pleads guilty to bribery charge in COVID funds scheme

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A high-ranking elected official in Southern California's Orange County has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a far-reaching scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds aimed at helping the elderly.

Southern California official resigns and will plead guilty in COVID funds probe

Southern California official resigns and will plead guilty in COVID funds probe

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A high-ranking elected official in Orange County, California, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery as part of a scheme involving a charity and the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Southern California official to resign and plead guilty in COVID funds investigation

Southern California official to resign and plead guilty in COVID funds investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A high-ranking elected official in Orange County, California, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery as part of a scheme involving a charity and the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors said Tuesday.