Fury has erupted over allegations a man running for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council carried out a brutal knife attack on an 8-year-old boy when he was a juvenile.
Jordan Rivers, 22, who is hoping to represent the Greens inDistrict 15, allegedly stabbed the child during a play date inSan Pedro, according to a civil court complaint obtained by The California Post.
Rivers was just 12 at the time of the attack.
The complaint, filed by the boy’s family, alleges he suffered life-threatening injuries from stab wounds to his neck and shoulder, leaving him with permanent scars.
The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2018, with Rivers’ mother agreeing to pay $10,000 towards the medical costs. There was no admission of liability.
The victim’s father, Paul Parszik, said ”you’ve got to be kidding me” when told Rivers has been approved to run for council.
“This is just insane. I don’t understand how someone with a violent history like this can run for public office.”
California law allows anyone who is registered to vote to run for public office.
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Rivers’ decision to run comes hot on the heels of outcry at registered childsex offender Rene Campos’ attempt to run for Fresno City Council.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
