A former staffer for a member of Congress was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for bribery and attempted extortion. Michael Kimbrew, 45, of Santa Clarita, demanded and accepted $5,000 to prevent the closure of a marijuana shop in the City of Compton. Kimbrew attempted to extort a marijuana dispensary in Compton and threatened to shut down the shop if the owners did not pay him a $5,000 bribe. (INT)

Story Date: July 22, 2018