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Former USC Dean Marilyn Flynn Sentenced In Mark Ridley-Thomas Bribery Case
Topline:
Former USC Dean Marilyn Flynn has been convicted for her involvement in a bribery scheme that also led to the conviction of former Los Angeles City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas.
What we know: Prosecutors did not seek prison time. A federal judge has ordered Flynn to serve three years probation, including 18 months of home confinement with electronic monitoring. Flynn is also required to pay a $150,000 fine.
The backstory: Flynn admitted to participating in a scheme to bring business to USC's School of Social Work, in exchange for providing Ridley-Thomas' son with a full scholarship and paid faculty job.
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Why it matters: Flynn and Ridley Thomas' exchanges happened while he was serving on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
What's next: Ridley-Thomas was convicted at trial earlier this year and is scheduled for sentencing in August.
Go deeper: Mark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty Of Bribery and Conspiracy
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