The former city manager of council , the Los Angeles County District Attorney 's , will repay nearly $ 11 million in restitution . In a statement , District Attorney Jackie Lacey said `` Rizzo believed he was above the law . '' Victor Bello and other convicted former officials stole $ 8.8 million from the city . Rizzo and those convicted officials `` looted at will , '' prosecutors said . The public corruption case drew attention for its big theft in such a small city .
The former city manager of council , the Los Angeles County District Attorney 's , will repay nearly $ 11 million in restitution . Victor Bello and other convicted former officials stole $ 8.8 million from the city . Rizzo and those convicted officials `` looted at will , '' prosecutors said . The public corruption case drew attention for its big theft in such a small city .