Alan Robbins (born February 5, 1943) is a former American politician in the state of California. Robbins is most noted for his arrest and conviction on racketeering charges and serving five years in a federal prison.[1]
Alan Robbins | |
|---|---|
 Robbins in 1979 | |
| Member of the California Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – November 19, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ruben Ayala |
| Succeeded by | David Roberti |
| Member of the California Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office March 2, 1973 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Tom C. Carrell |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Beilenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Miriam Elbaum |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Early life and education
editOn February 5, 1945, Robbins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1949, Robbins' family moved to Southern California. Robbins attended North Hollywood High School.[2][3] In 1963, Robbins graduated with a Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1966, Robbins earned his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law.[4][3]
Career
editIn 1966 at age 23, Robbins was admitted to the State Bar of California.[3][4] In 1967, Robbins served in the California Army National Guard. In 1968, Robbins served in the United States Naval Reserve.[3] He practiced real estate law in Los Angeles, California and served as California State Senator from 1974 to 1991.[5][2][3][6] On November 20, 1991, Robbins resigned from the California State Senate.[3]
Federal crime
editRobbins pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and income tax evasion charges in connection with the Shrimpscam scandal,[7][8][9] and was sentenced to five years in federal prison on May 2, 1992.[1]
Robbins served his time in a federal prison in Lompoc, California.[10] Robbins was released after 18 months in federal prison, although his sentence was five years. Robbins spent another two months in a half-way house.[11][12]
Personal life
editRobbins' ex-wife is Miriam Elbaum. Miriam Elbaum's father was Nate Elbaum.[13] Robbins has two children, Jacob Robbins and Leah Robbins.[2][3]
While Robbins was serving time in prison, his Encino home was rented to Ted Titmas.[14] In the late 1990s, Robbins resides in Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Jacobs, Paul, and Gladstone, Mark. "Robbins Gets Five-Year Sentence, $475,000 Fine : Courts: EX-state senator's term for political corruption could be reduced if he continues to be helpful to prosecutors", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, November 20, 1991. Retrieved on February 26, 2016
- ^ a b c "Alan Robbins". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Inventory of Alan Robbins Papers - Biography". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Alan Edward Robbins #39353". calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Alan E. Robbins". about.me. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Alan Robbins Sworn in". babel.hathitrust.org.
- ^ "State Senator From California Facing Racketeering Charges". nytimes.com. Associated Press. November 20, 1991.
- ^ Staff (November 20, 1991). "Robbins Quits Senate, Admits to Corruption : Probe: The San Fernando Valley Democrat will be sentenced to 5 years in prison". latimes.com.
- ^ Gladstone, Mark. "Robbins Was Widely Disliked by Colleagues : Reputation: He was known for his cockiness and his deal-making, but he remained popular with constituents in his heavily Democratic district", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, November 20, 1991. Retrieved on February 26, 2016
- ^ Guthrie, Julian (March 26, 1995). "Lobbyist in Jail: I am in ruins". sfgate.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ a b Katches, Mark (April 9, 1996). "Robbins Returns to Capitol: Political Reform on Agenda". Daily News via the freelibrary.comcom. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ Schrag, Peter (April 12, 2014). "Political corruption nothing new in California". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Nathan "Nate" Elbaum". legacy.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ DeSantis, Jeannette (August 14, 1996). "Robbins Takes Heat on Tenant's Trial". Daily News via thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
External links
edit- Chatsworth Developer Charged in Money-Laundering Scheme - Bernie Lavitch loaned illegal gambling proceeds to Robbins.
- Alan Robbins at upinthevalley.org
- "Alan+Robbins" Alan Robbins media at sfgate.com
- Join California Alan Robbins