Inglewood has been roiled over the last week by allegations that the city’s mayor acted inappropriately at a community event, accusations he strongly denies and insists are politically motivated.
Mayor James T. Butts Jr. held an emotional news conference Monday, 1 speaking publicly for the first time against claims he inappropriately touched a high school student while posing for a group photo at the city’s recent “Votechella” event.
Standing outside City Hall, flanked by local and regional leaders and two large poster boards bearing the message “Stop the lies. Stop the billionaires,” Butts said attacks against him are driven by local activists and also tied to a larger political battle between the city and the operators of its large entertainment venues…