Nate Holden

A sheriff's captain has dropped a defamation suit he filed three months ago against Los Angeles City Councilman Nate Holden and his son, Chris, a member of Pasadena's City Council. Capt. Ronnie Williams alleged in his suit that the father and son politicos falsely accused him of soliciting bribes from them. The Holdens say they were told during a meeting at the Green Street Restaurant in Pasadena that they were targets of a "hit" and could pay to make the problem go away.

Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has endorsed City Councilman Nate Holden in the April 10 special election in the 32nd Congressional District. "Our city needs Nate Holden in the United States Congress," Riordan said in a statement released by Holden's campaign. "Nate's commitment to a prosperous business climate is unparalleled." Holden, who represented the 10th Council District for 14 years and served in the state Senate from 1974-78, is one of 18 candidates vying to replace the late Rep.

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The district attorney's office said Thursday that there is insufficient evidence to pursue allegations by Los Angeles City Councilman Nate Holden that a sheriff's lieutenant attempted to extort money from him and his son, Pasadena Mayor Chris Holden. The councilman alleged that he and his son were told by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Ron Williams at a Pasadena restaurant Aug. 26 that there had been rumors of threats against the Holdens.

Los Angeles City Councilman Nate Holden on Friday proposed a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the assailant who killed a Korean merchant on Wednesday night. The City Council is expected to discuss Holden's motion at its Tuesday meeting. Kwang Ho Song, 32, manager of Rick's Fish Market at 4750 W. Washington Blvd., was shot to death during an attempted robbery. Police have no suspects.

Los Angeles City Council members on Wednesday ducked the question of whether the city should pay to defend fellow lawmaker Nate Holden against sexual harassment allegations--leaving the politically charged decision to the city attorney's office. After five separate sessions to discuss the matter, the council was still divided on the issue. Holden has been accused by three former aides of sexual harassment.

A city Ethics Commission ruling against former Councilman Nate Holden was upheld Thursday in court. Last year the panel found that Holden had committed 31 violations of campaign finance laws in his 1999 reelection campaign by accepting donations totaling $5,150 in excess of city contribution limits. The commission fined him $6,500. Holden challenged the ruling on technical grounds. On Thursday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge said the former councilman had received a fair trial.

Vandals shattered two large window panes overnight at the state Assembly campaign office of former City Councilman Nate Holden, officials said Sunday. Metal guards beyond the glass prevented theft or further damage, but bits of glass were strewn on the sidewalk and inside the office on Crenshaw Boulevard, said office manager Elisa Taylor. Police were called to file a report. The glass was expected to be replaced by today.

County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is poised to endorse City Councilman Nate Holden for mayor of Los Angeles. "We're just trying to work out the logistics" of an announcement, said Herb Wesson, chief of staff for Burke. "We want to help him out as much as we can." Burke, one of the most powerful black elected officials in the county, and Holden, the most prominent black in the mayor's race, have a long history of helping each other.