Weiss, Trutanich square off

The first runoff debate between Los Angeles city attorney candidates Jack Weiss and Carmen Trutanich on Saturday erupted into intensified attacks by each on their personal records and integrity. Tony Castro in the Daily News.

The war of words between the two men before the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition carried over to heated exchanges among their supporters that led to a momentary halt of the debate by the moderator.

Both Weiss, a city councilman, and Trutanich, a former deputy district attorney, sought to paint the other as catering to well-heeled special interests that are bankrolling their respective campaigns.