California Attorney General sued to force disclosure of police misconduct files
Although the new police transparency law took place on January 1, Becerra refuses to provide records involving police misconduct that occurred before the law took effect.
Former LA County Sheriff faces 3yrs in prison after losing appeal
On Wednesday, a three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Lee Baca’s rights had not been violated during his trial – the appeals panel determined that the trial was fair and the conviction legally sound.
US sues Lockheed Martin and affiliates for alleged kickbacks at nuclear cleanup site
“This lawsuit demonstrates that the Department of Justice will work tirelessly to ensure that public funds are used for the important purposes for which they are intended.”
California cop on paid leave after detaining former Marine filming him
Vallejo police have begun an internal affairs investigation, and placed David McLaughlin on paid leave Monday.
Lights back on at NYC jail after hundreds protest, but prisoners still without heat...
Demonstrators rallied throughout the weekend to protest the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center, which is run by the Bureau of Prisons.
CHP officers suspended for taking $360K in fake overtime pay
“This ongoing investigation serves as a reminder to us all of the important bond of trust we share with the public we serve and the importance of carrying out our duties with the integrity expected of our profession.”
Detroit Police Commander charged with DUI after crashing into civilian
“He could be terminated certainly, he could be demoted, he could opt for retirement, the investigation is very early right now.”
Democratic Senators call for investigation into deaths of detained migrant children
"Unless we truly understand what happened in these tragedies, we cannot fix what went wrong and put the correct policies in place so that it never happens again.”
Roger Stone arrested for false statements and witness tampering
"You should have just been honest with the house Intel committee…you’ve opened yourself up to perjury charges like an idiot.”
Assange takes legal action to force Trump administration to reveal charges against him
“The revelation that the U.S. has initiated a prosecution against Mr. Assange has shocked the international community.”