Former Lobbyist, Wife Accused of Embezzlement

Rob Katherman, a former lobbyist and staffer to Los Angeles Councilman Curren Price, was charged with two felonies connected to allegations that he illegally diverted public money to Ronald Smith, a board member for the Torrance-based West Basin Municipal Water District. Katherman’s wife Marilyn was also charged in the case, according to the Los Angeles Times and Daily Breeze.