Crime and Justice

Broken From the Top: Eric Strong Says LASD Needs Real Reform, Not Promises

Strong, a 35-year law enforcement veteran, first gained countywide visibility during his 2022 campaign for sheriff. He distinguished himself as…

2 weeks ago

Judge Rules Curren Price Corruption Case Can Proceed to Trial

Today, Price was held to answer by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Shelly Torrealba on all 12 charges.

3 weeks ago

California Introduces Groundbreaking Bill to Stop Profits from ICE Detention

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) has introduced AB 1633, first-in-the-nation legislation to hold for-profit corporations accountable for operating…

4 weeks ago

Border Patrol and ICE Murder Another Legal Observer in Minneapolis

Videos have already shown that agents had disarmed him of the weapon he was legally allowed to carry before they…

4 weeks ago

Newsom, Bonta Say State and Local Police Can Investigate Crimes by Federal Agents

The California Department of Justice is prepared to support state and local law enforcement to assert their rights to access…

4 weeks ago

California Members Press DHS, ICE on CoreCivic Disability Rights Violations

Key findings included delayed or denied medical care, missed medications, lack of mobility aids, unsafe conditions, and insufficient oversight. 

1 month ago

See/hear/speak no evil? Long Beach Mayor, City Council won’t talk about 60% jump in complaints against police

Since 2021, complaints against Long Beach Police Department officers have risen by over 60%. But records indicate that even after…

1 month ago

CEO Charged With $5M Embezzlement From Children’s Camp

LAKE HUGHES — The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit specialty camp for children with chronic and life-threatening…

1 month ago

No Public Money for Jan. 6 Rioters: Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce New Bills

Any such fund would be both deeply corrupt and unlawful, as the establishment of a separate fund requires Congressional action,…

2 months ago

City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto Announces $7.7 Million Settlement in Statewide Environmental Protection Suit Against Verizon

Verizon uses materials such as lead acid batteries and petroleum products which are subject to comprehensive reporting, permitting, and management…

2 months ago