Former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar pleads not guilty to bribery, money laundering

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Former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar has pleaded not guilty to bribery, money laundering and other federal charges contained in a racketeering indictment alleging he illegally obtained financial benefits from developers who sought favorable treatment on pending real estate development projects.

Huizar, 52, of Boyle Heights, is set for trial on June 22.

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