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Public commenter accuses Councilmember Sheikh of elder financial abuse; Sheikh calls allegations a smear

Torrance City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary

A member of the public used the meeting's public-comment period to accuse Councilmember Assam Sheikh of elder financial abuse involving the late John A. Fleming and alleged financial transfers exceeding $1.5 million; Sheikh denied the claims and described them as a smear campaign.

During Oral Communications, a signed speaker identified as John H. directed a string of allegations at Councilmember Assam Sheikh, asking whether Sheikh had been a defendant in a lawsuit alleging financial elder abuse and asserting that Mr. Fleming had transferred property and assets 'amounting to more than $1,500,000.' John H. also asked why property-tax bills were…

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