06/01/2025 / By Ava Grace
In a stunning betrayal of public trust, former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Brian Williams has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a fake bomb threat against City Hall – a hoax he falsely blamed on anti-Israel sentiment.
Williams, 61, now faces up to 10 years in federal prison for his reckless deception. The October 2024 incident wasted law enforcement resources, stoked unnecessary fear and exposed a disturbing breach of ethics by a high-ranking city leader.
During an online government meeting, Williams used his personal cellphone to call his city-issued phone via Google Voice – a free app that masks phone numbers. He then abruptly left the meeting and dialed the LA Police Department (LAPD), claiming an unknown man had threatened to bomb City Hall in retaliation for the city’s support of Israel. (Related: Fake “pipe bomb” HOAX unravels as Democrats appear desperate to sway elections.)
Williams escalated the lie by texting LA Mayor Karen Bass and other officials, fabricating a detailed threat. He alleged that the supposed caller was “tired of the city’s support of Israel” and had threatened to place a bomb in the rotunda. LAPD immediately dispatched officers to sweep the building, finding nothing.
Investigators later discovered that Williams had staged the entire incident. The “blocked” call he showed police was his own, made through Google Voice to create a false record. His plea agreement confirms he never intended to carry out an attack, only to manufacture a crisis.
The motive remains unclear, but the timing is suspicious. The threat coincided with Jewish holidays, which Williams explicitly mentioned in his texts, suggesting an attempt to exploit tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
By December, Bass placed Williams on administrative leave, allowing him to collect his $245,143 salary and benefits while doing no work. His absence came at a critical time – just weeks before the devastating wildfires in January, when his leadership in coordinating emergency responses was sorely needed.
This case is not an isolated incident. In recent years, public officials across the U.S. have faced scrutiny for abusing power – whether through fraudulent claims, misuse of resources, or politically charged stunts. Williams’ actions echo past scandals where trusted leaders exploited crises for personal or ideological gain.
Federal prosecutors emphasized the severity of his crime. “In an era of heated political rhetoric that has sometimes escalated into violence, we cannot allow public officials to make bomb threats,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.
Williams, a seasoned bureaucrat with decades in city government, has since retired. Yet his guilty plea ensures a lasting stain on his legacy. Akil Davis, assistant director in charge for the Federal Bureau of Investigation‘s LA field office, condemned the now-disgraced official’s actions. He reiterated that Williams “betrayed the residents of LA, responding officers and the integrity of the office itself.”
The case serves as a warning. Public servants who weaponize fear for personal or political agendas must be held accountable. As the City of Angels moves forward, the question remains: How many other officials abuse their authority without consequence?
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