Violent Crime Has Increased in Los Angeles
For the third straight year, violent crime has increased in Los Angeles, as the result of a growing amount of homicides and gang-related shootings, in addition to a growing homeless population.
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DUI Charges Have Lasting Impacts
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith can confirm the fact that DUI charges have lasting impacts on a person’s life.
President Obama Pardons Non-Violent Drug Convictions
This week President Obama pardoned or commuted the sentences of 231 people, the largest single-day clemency announcement since he became president.
The ACLU Responds to Body Cameras Used by the LAPD
In spite of the ACLU’s outcry about body cameras and their use, body cameras have become a part of the crime enforcement for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Fighting False Allegations of Rape
The definition of rape goes beyond just forced sexual intercourse.
Anthony Michael Hall Facing Felony Battery Charges
Anthony Michael Hall, the actor best known for his role in the ’80s teen movie “The Breakfast Club,” was recently arrested for felony battery of his neighbor.
Nightclub Owner Sentenced for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking
A Pico Rivera nightclub owner has been sentenced to prison for laundering money as part of a drug-trafficking ring.
Shailene Woodley Arrested for Trespassing
Shailene Woodley is speaking out via her Instagram after being arrested for trespassing in North Dakota during a peaceful protest against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Underage Chipotle Employee Awarded $7.65 in Sexual Assault Settlement
An underage former employee of Chipotle recently received a $7.65 million settlement following the sexual harassment lawsuit she and her mother brought against an adult supervisor of the restaurant chain.
Donald Trump and Stop-and-Frisk Laws in California
During the presidential debates this week Donald Trump touted the tactics of “stop-and-frisk” as a way of combating urban crime.