Overview

• Brian K. Williams, former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety in Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony charge of making a false bomb threat.
• Williams used Google Voice to call his city-issued phone during a virtual meeting and falsely claimed an anti-Israel caller threatened to bomb City Hall.
• The Los Angeles Police Department searched City Hall following the reported threat but found no suspicious devices or packages.
• The FBI raided Williams’ Pasadena home in December 2024, leading to his placement on administrative leave by Mayor Karen Bass.
• Under the plea agreement, Williams faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, with his initial court appearance expected in the coming weeks.