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LA Council Candidate Faces Stabbing Allegations from Childhood

3/10/2026

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A civil suit alleges Jordan Rivers, LA City Council candidate, stabbed an 8-year-old boy with a concealed knife during a playdate when he was 12, causing injuries.
Victim's father expressed disbelief Rivers could run for Los Angeles City Council given violent past.
Former councilmember Joe Buscaino said a history of violent conduct disqualifies individuals from public office.
Rivers has not commented on the allegations and has yet to outline campaign policies.

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A civil suit alleges Jordan Rivers, LA City Council candidate, stabbed an 8-year-old boy with a concealed knife during a playdate when he was 12, causing injuries.
Victim's father expressed disbelief Rivers could run for Los Angeles City Council given violent past.
Former councilmember Joe Buscaino said a history of violent conduct disqualifies individuals from public office.
Rivers has not commented on the allegations and has yet to outline campaign policies.