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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Inglewood Mayor James Butts denies allegations involving high school student, calls it 'smear campaign'

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Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts is speaking out for the first time, denying allegations that he groped a high school student while posing for a photo at a community event last week. "I fully deny their allegations with my whole heart," Butts said.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Inglewood mayor, embroiled in groping allegations, accuses rivals of smear campaign (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts held a news conference Monday denying allegations that he inappropriately touched a high school student while posing for a group photo at a community event last week.

  2. Foxla

    Inglewood Mayor James Butts denies allegations involving high school student, calls it 'smear campaign' (opens Foxla)

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    Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts is speaking out for the first time, denying allegations that he groped a high school student while posing for a photo at a community event last week. "I fully deny their allegations with my whole heart," Butts said.