Los Angeles County Jails on Track to Set a Tragic New Record
Twenty-six people have died in LA County jails this year, with over half yet to be sentenced, and the county’s failure to address the issues driving incarceration may lead to more deaths.
Newsom Deploys 800 Law Enforcement Officers to Los Angeles Amid Unrest
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the deployment of over 800 state and local law enforcement officers to Los Angeles in response to unrest triggered by federal actions under President Trump, while the state’s commitment to protecting First Amendment rights while drawing a hard line on criminal acts is reiterated.
Federal Prosecutors Resign over Plea Deal for Sheriff’s Deputy
Deputy Trevor Kirk was convicted of excessive force after throwing a woman to the ground and pepper-spraying her, but he will now plead guilty to a misdemeanor and serve no more than one year in prison, sparking the resignation of multiple federal prosecutors.
Los Angles Deputies Sued for Brutal Beating of Half-Blind Security Guard – Video Shows Attack
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A federal lawsuit filed here late last week claimed…
Catalyst California and ACLU Report Details Unethical Police Work, Impact on Los Angeles and Riverside Counties
By Claire Hsu LOS ANGELES, CA – Catalyst California and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of…
The Appeal Reports: ‘LASD Says It Wants to Keep Hitting People in the Head’ – Hearing Judge Charges Jail’s Past Promises ‘Evaporated’
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The ACLU of Southern California continued its battle with…
ACLU Charges LA County Failing Court-Ordered Fixes to Jail, Claims Incarcerated ‘Continue to Suffer’
By Michael McCutcheon and Ivan Villegas LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County was in the hot…
On-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Officer Charged in Shooting Death of Man in East Los Angeles
By Naya Wiezel LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Officer, Remin Pineda, was…
CA Department of Justice – Already Investigating LA Sheriff – Will Assume Responsibility for LA Sheriff Probe of Peace Over Violence Contracts
By Ava Schwartzapfel OAKLAND, CA — CA Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed this week the California Department…
Sister of Sheriff Shooting Victim Speaks at Gascón Rally
Los Angeles, CA – In 2019, Ryan Twyman, 24, was shot and killed by LA County Sheriff’s…
Man Sues City of Lancaster and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for False Arrest, Violation of Rights
By Lizet Gonzalez and William McCurry LOS ANGELES – A disabled Black man, Leroy Butts, is suing…
Strong Reaction to LA Court Ruling on Both Sides of the Issue
By David M. Greenwald When a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, James Chalfant, issued a ruling granting…
‘Dignity and Power Now’ Condemns LA County Sheriff’s Dept for Enabling Existence of ‘Sheriff Deputy Gangs’
By Macy Lu LOS ANGELES – Grassroots nonprofit Dignity and Power Now (DPN) has released a statement…