It’s been more than two years since the former head of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in the corruption scandal that erupted in Anaheim two years ago.
The backstory: In a federal complaint filed in 2022, prosecutors identified Todd Ament as one of the influential ringleaders who worked behind the scenes to influence Anaheim politics.
Why it matters: Some Anaheim politicians and residents are asking why justice is taking so long and if anything has really changed since the scandal broke more than two years ago.
Why the delay: Prosecutors and Ament’s defense attorney declined to comment on the delay. Former federal prosecutors, who are not tied to Ament’s case, told LAist there are likely several reasons for the delay: The investigation is still ongoing and prosecutors are hoping to leverage Ament to charge other possible defendants.