Kevin de León is once again at the center of controversy. Videos surfacing on social media showed the embattled LA City Councilman being involved in a fight during a holiday event in Lincoln Heights.
. According to a statement released by de León's office, the City Councilman claims he was targeted in an attack by "self-proclaimed activists."
In the social media video, where it doesn't show the entire incident, de León is seen slamming a man in a green jacket ionto a table, causing the City Councilman's Santa Claus hat to fly off his head.
The release of the leaked audio led to protests and Martinez stepping down from the City Council all together. Cedillo's term with the City Council ends Monday, December 11.
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