Criminal Justice

Erik Menendez denied shot at freedom by California parole board. How we got here

The decision follows a years-long effort to free Erik and his brother Lyle who are both serving life sentences for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents. Lyle Menendez has his hearing Friday.

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Did Santa Ana greenlight a drone program? City leaders say no, but their policy says yes

City leaders approved military equipment policy that allows the Police Department to buy military equipment, including drones.

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Santa Ana Police Department wants $250,000 for drones

A Santa Ana police commander told the public the drones will not be used for surveillance.

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North Hollywood woman accused of selling ketamine to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

Federal prosecutors announced today that Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has agreed to plead guilty to five federal criminal charges.

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Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do turns himself in, begins 5-year federal prison term

The U.S. attorney handling the case called Do a "Robin Hood in reverse" for stealing money from the poor to enrich himself.

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Orange County supervisors revise their ethics code in wake of corruption scandal — but does it go far enough?

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the changes just days before one of their own — ex-Supervisor Andrew Do — is slated to start a five-year prison term on a federal bribery charge.

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Huntington Beach becomes latest city to add drones to its police force

An increasing number of cities are using drones to respond to emergencies and "start recording immediately."

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Ex-Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is ordered to pay $878,230.80 in restitution over corruption scheme

Beyond the restitution payment, Do has been ordered to turn himself in to serve a five-year federal prison term by the end of this week.

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Thousands of once-secret police records are now public. Here’s how you can use them

For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California.

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Where is Andrew Do? Convicted ex-Supervisor is a no show at OC taxpayer restitution hearing for corruption scheme

Federal prosecutors have dubbed the former Orange County leader a "Robin Hood in reverse" for his misdeeds. So how much will he have to pay back?

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

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How San Quentin prisoners reached around the world to bring ‘a piece of freedom’ inside

California committed more than $200 million toward refashioning San Quentin as a hub for rehabilitation. Prisoners followed suit with their own plans to beautify the place with world-class murals.

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