BREAKING NEWS

The former Los Angeles City Council president has resigned from elected office, 3 days after a recording emerged of her making racist remarks.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:46 PM ET

The announcement by Nury Martinez followed a deluge of outrage from all corners of the city, culminating in two City Council meetings packed with protesters who demanded the Democratic official step down. Earlier in the week, President Biden weighed in and called on Ms. Martinez, along with the two other council members heard in the recordings, to resign.

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