LEADER OF LA’S ARCHITECT UNION ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF GRAND THEFT

Ruben Vives reports for the Los Angeles Times that Josif Kahraman, the leader of the union that represents architects and engineers for the city of Los Angeles, has been arrested, along with his wife, Ani Kahraman, on suspicion of grand theft, the Los Angeles Police Department announced last Saturday.

The couple was accused by other union members of taking a laptop computer, which the Kahraman’s denied. Kahraman and his wife were released from jail after posting bail on Thursday. The LAPD said the investigation into the matter was ongoing. “These are unfounded allegations,” said Lara Yeretsian, the attorney for Josif and Ani Kahraman. “I can very comfortably tell you that a crime was not committed,” she added. “There was never at any time an intent to deprive anyone––especially the union––of the laptop.” She said her clients would not be making comments to the media.