California charges LA firefighters foundation leader over theft, forgery and gambling allegations

California authorities have filed felony grand theft and forgery charges against former United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Secretary Adam Walker, accusing him of taking nearly $83,000 from a firefighters’ nonprofit foundation and spending the money on personal costs, including online gambling. Walker also served as chairman of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Foundation. Investigators say he moved foundation money into accounts under his control, triggering a joint investigation