A Los Angeles County judge ruled Wednesday that a corruption case against L.A. City Councilman Curren Price can move forward to trial, ensuring the misconduct scandal will hang over the veteran politician’s final year in office. California Corruption case looms over Curren Price’s legacy — and the race to replace him Curren Price has survived a tumultuous and scandal-ridden time in L.A. City Hall. While questioning former employees of Price and Richardson, Higgins sought to paint a more nefarious picture. AdvertisementMuch of the conflict information was placed on a flash drive and given to Smith in person by Martisa Garcia, an employee of Richardson, Higgins said. A spokeswoman for Price, Angelina Valenica, said there was no “intent to avoid PRA requirements” on the part of Price’s staff.