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The deputy chief of staff for City Councilman Jose Huizar was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, authorities said Monday.
Henry Casas, 40, Huizar’s deputy chief of constituent outreach, was booked in lieu of $50,000 bail at the LAPD’s Van Nuys jail on New Year’s Eve, authorities said.
He later posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 23.
Police officials did not provide details of the incident, including the relationship of the alleged victim to the council aide, but confirmed that the arrest took place at his San Fernando Valley home.
In a written statement, Huizar said he had placed Casas on paid administrative leave until the police investigation is resolved.
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