'This is scary, boss': Jurors hear ex-Los Angeles Councilman Huizar's covert bathroom meeting
George Esparza, Huizar's longtime assistant, took the stand Friday as a prosecution witness in the federal corruption trial of Raymond Chan, an ex-L.A. deputy mayor.
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A longtime assistant to ex-Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar testified Friday of his former boss’ persistent efforts to collect $200,000 in cash bribes the you…