The FBI raided the home of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams over an alleged threat against City Hall.

Williams was placed on administrative leave after he allegedly made a bomb threat against City Hall in September.

Federal agents searched his Pasadena home last week.

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The FBI raided the home of Democrat Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams over a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall

They believe he personally called in the bomb threat and “has been placed on administrative leave”

He was “in charge of public safety” pic.twitter.com/HgmYJxpq8Y

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FOX 11 Los Angeles reports:

The FBI raided his Pasadena home Tuesday in connection with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

The alleged bomb threat was made in September and Williams has been on leave since then.

The Mayor’s Office released the following statement that reads in part, “He was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Mayor takes this matter very seriously. When the threat was reported, LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. Following additional investigation, LAPD referred this matter to the FBI.”

According to a Los Angeles Police Department statement, the agency’s initial investigation determined Williams was likely the “source of the threat.”

A Los Angeles deputy mayor has been placed on administrative leave and is accused of calling in a fake bomb threat to City Hall. https://t.co/cfLRGWumqA

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“Mr. Williams strongly maintains his innocence and intends to vigorously fight the allegations,” his attorney, Dmitry Gorin said, according to CBS News.

“We urge the public to allow the investigative process to play out and not prejudge the facts of this case before they are known,” Gorin added.

NEW: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office says they’ve placed Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Brian Williams on leave after they were notified the FBI raided his home yesterday in connection to a bomb threat he allegedly made against city hall earlier this year. Photo: @latimes pic.twitter.com/NY6mIcKXjg

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) December 18, 2024

Per CBS News:

On Wednesday, Deputy of Communications Zach Seidl confirmed Williams’ home was searched by FBI agents in response to a bomb threat he allegedly made earlier this year.

Williams was immediately placed on administrative leave, Seidl said.

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated the initial threat, and determined there was no “immediate danger,” Seidl said.

In a statement, the LAPD said “Due to the Department’s working relationship with Mr. Williams, the investigation was referred to the FBI. The FBI remains the investigating agency.”