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Spencer Pratt claims to have damaging recording of LA mayoral candidate

Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, has claimed to possess a recording that he alleges will compel one of his opponents to resign. Pratt has also stated he is continuing to fight his rivals in the race, despite appearing to concede.

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Spencer Pratt claims to have damaging recording of LA mayoral candidate

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What Happened

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has asserted that he possesses a recording that he believes will force a mayoral candidate to resign. Pratt made this claim in statements to the media, indicating his intention to continue his campaign efforts.

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Pratt has also suggested that the recording contains incriminating information related to either current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. He has not provided details about the content of the recording or the specific candidate it implicates.

While Pratt has made claims of having damaging material, he has also indicated a concession in the mayoral race, though he has vowed to continue his political fight against his opponents.

Key Facts

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    Spencer Pratt is a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

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    Pratt claims to possess a recording.

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    Pratt alleges the recording will force a mayoral candidate to resign.

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    Pratt claims the recording implicates either Mayor Karen Bass or Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

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    Pratt has also stated he is continuing to fight his rivals in the race.

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    Pratt appears to have conceded the race but vows to continue fighting.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 3 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

tmzTMZ
Reports on Spencer Pratt's assertion that he holds a recording capable of making a Los Angeles mayoral candidate step down.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Highlights Spencer Pratt's claim of possessing incriminating footage that could affect Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass or Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
Focuses on Spencer Pratt's apparent concession in the L.A. mayoral race while highlighting his continued declaration of 'war' on his opponents.
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TMZTMZ
Spencer Pratt Claims He Has Recording That Will Force Mayoral Candidate to Resign
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Spencer Pratt says he has incriminating footage of Karen Bass or Nithya Raman
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Spencer Pratt seems to concede L.A. mayor race, but declares ‘war’ on rivals

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3 articles · chronological

TMZTMZ
Spencer Pratt Claims He Has Recording That Will Force Mayoral Candidate to Resign
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Spencer Pratt says he has incriminating footage of Karen Bass or Nithya Raman
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Spencer Pratt seems to concede L.A. mayor race, but declares ‘war’ on rivals

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