Payments to official’s firms
Companies founded by Todd DeStefano, the former events manager at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission, received payments of at least $10,000 in the years shown from:
2008
Tool of North America: Filmed commercials at the Coliseum or Sports Arena
University of California: Hosted a UCLA pregame event in 2007 at the city-owned swim stadium, which neighbors the Coliseum
“An American Carol”: A film that shot scenes at or around the Sports Arena
“American Gladiators”: A television show that shot scenes at the Sports Arena
Go Ventures: Staged raves at the Sports Arena
Insomniac: Staged raves at the Coliseum and Sports Arena
2009
Go Ventures
Insomniac
2010
Go Ventures
Insomniac
University of California
Southern Wine & Spirits: Held an employee party at the Coliseum
Coca Cola: Sold beverages to the Coliseum
Sources: California Fair Political Practices Commission, California secretary of state, Times reporting
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