Overview
- Soofer, 42, entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles to state charges tied to LAHSA contracts, including 11 counts of conflict of interest, five counts of forgery, and two counts of offering false evidence.
- Prosecutors allege he violated contract rules by controlling properties used for homeless housing, routed payments through fake subcontractor invoices, and failed to provide required shelter and nutritious meals.
- Investigators say site visits found meals limited to items like instant noodles, canned beans, and breakfast bars despite contracts calling for three nutritional meals per day.
- Authorities accuse him of diverting millions for personal use, with state filings citing more than $5 million and federal allegations describing at least $10 million spent on a Westwood home, luxury travel, private schooling, a Range Rover, and a $475,000 payment tied to a Greek property.
- He was released on bond and is due back in state court March 9, while the federal case carries a potential 20-year sentence and the state counts carry up to 17 years and six months if convicted.