FBI Raids Home Of LA Deputy Mayor Over Alleged Bomb Threat: Report

LOS ANGELES, CA — FBI agents raided the home of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams as part of an investigation into a bomb threat made against City hall earlier this year, according to reports.

According to the Los Angeles Times, agents searched Williams' home on Tuesday while looking into the alleged threat. In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department identified Williams, who is deputy mayor of public safety, as the "likely" source of the threat.

“Earlier this year the LAPD responded to a bomb threat made against Los Angeles City Hall,” LAPD said in a statement. “Our initial investigation revealed that the source of the threat was likely from Brian Williams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Due to the Department’s working relationship with Mr. Williams, the investigation was referred to the FBI. The FBI remains the investigating agency.”

Williams has been placed on administrative leave, according to Zach Seidl, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass.

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