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So I'm wondering, is this just a political lawsuit?

Ralph W. Dau, Los Angeles County superior court judge — questioning the possibility of a political motive behind California Attorney General Jerry Brown's lawsuit against eight Bell city officials.

Ralph W. Dau, Los Angeles County superior court judge — questioning the possibility of a political motive behind California Attorney General Jerry Brown's lawsuit against eight Bell city officials.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.