California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and his brother Rick Rivas have filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former press secretary Cynthia Moreno, who claims she was fired after reporting illegal campaign activity and misuse of taxpayer resources. Rivas’ spokesperson dismissed the claims as false and politically motivated, calling them a “sloppy political attack.” Moreno responded that Rivas is avoiding accountability and failing to enact workplace reforms. The case adds to scrutiny over ethics and leadership within the California Assembly.

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