California State Senator Ron Calderon and his brother were indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple political corruption charges after the brothers accepted $60,000 from an undercover FBI agent posing as a film studio executive.
Federal investigators were expected to provide details of the charges at a midday news conference in downtown Los Angeles, reports ABC7.
Calderon, D-Montebello, has been under investigation by the FBI for allegedly taking bribes to support specific legislation. According to an affidavit obtained by Al Jazeera America.
Calderon has denied any wrongdoing.
Tom Calderon, surrendered to federal authorities and was expected to appear in court later Friday.
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