The settlement isn’t final yet, but it’s for a second batch of civil claims from people who said they were abused as children while under the county’s care.
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Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving life in prison without parole in connection with the killings. A state parole board could now determine if and when the brothers are released. -
The hearing is now scheduled to start May 13. -
The filing meets a deadline set by a Superior Court Judge who called the situation at the Downey facility “untenable.” -
County officials say they're watching the jail population growth closely as it could make it harder to meet the needs of all incarcerated people, particularly those with mental health issues. -
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Payouts are expected to be shared among nearly 7,000 people who said they were victimized by employees at juvenile halls, other county facilities. -
The program trains formerly incarcerated Angelenos for firefighting jobs. -
The 44-year-old man is accused of using a chainsaw to cut down eight trees in downtown Los Angeles. -
L.A. resident Samuel Patrick Groft was taken into custody Tuesday on suspicion of felony vandalism.
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