Protesters Disrupt LA Mayoral Debate, One Rushes Stage

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles Mayoral Debate was filled with constant disruptions from the audience from several spectators berating the candidates to one protestor storming the stage.

The debate featured five mayoral candidates Joe Buscaino, Karen Bass, Kevin de Leόn, Mel Wilson and Mike Feuer. Candidate Rick Caruso who denied the invitation for “scheduling reasons,” according to the statement released by his campaign.

The debate began smoothly at 6 p.m. in Loyola Marymount’s University Hall as candidates answered questions about the importance of the homelessness crisis present in the city.

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