Overview
- Federal agents searched Lancaster City Hall under a court-approved warrant, with the probe’s focus not disclosed.
- The FBI said the affidavits that justify the warrants are under seal and it cannot describe the investigation.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the operation and declined further comment because the affidavit is sealed.
- The Los Angeles Times reported, citing unnamed law enforcement sources, that agents also searched the homes of Vice Mayor Marvin Crist and Councilman Raj Malhi and a property in Bel Air.
- Mayor R. Rex Parris said the inquiry has run for about three years and noted city-hired lawyers earlier reported no municipal wrongdoing, adding agents are reviewing many activities including an annual holiday bike giveaway.