What did Garcetti know about his aide’s reported sexual misconduct?

Aug. 26, 2024 Los Angeles

In deposition tapes obtained by NPR, former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says he didn’t know about his aide Rick Jacobs’ alleged sexual misconduct. Former city staffers say Garcetti is lying.

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Credits

Guest:

Tom Dreisbach - correspondent on NPR's Investigations team

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Jack Ross

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