Criminal Justice

A Rise In Suicides In LA Jails Underscores A Troubling Lack Of Mental Health Care

Jail officials and county-appointed monitors alike say current care in the jails is severely deficient. Coroners' records reviewed by LAist show a jump in suicides inside L.A. County’s downtown jail complex in 2021.

An illustration made of a tan rectangle with black jail bars flowing across. Inside the jail cell there's a black square on the ground and a figure is falling into it holding onto the bars and reaching one arm out in the air for help.

Another Year Passes Without The Promised Closure Of ‘Crumbling’ Men’s Central Jail

Activists with JusticeLA and other groups are demanding County Supervisors commit to closing MCJ without a replacement by March 2025.

Protesters rallied on March 30, 2023 to call on L.A. County to close Men's Central Jail by March 2025. They hold signs which read: "No More Delays: Close MCJ" and "John Horton: Never Forget: Close MCJ"

DA Files Criminal Charges Against 7 CHP Officers In Death Of Man Detained For Suspected DUI

Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.

Edward Bronstein poses with one of his daughters. Bronstein has a mustache and smiles at the camera. He wears a blue baseball cap.

Serial Killers Were Once Prominent in California. Not Anymore (Which Is A Good Thing). But What Changed?

Advances in forensic science are helping investigators intervene before killers become a household name.

It's Not Just Stormy Daniels. Here Are Ongoing Criminal Investigations Trump Faces

As a Manhattan grand jury hears evidence about the former president's involvement in a hush-money arrangement, he also faces scrutiny in other probes that could come with potential charges.

Former President Donald Trump addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 4 in National Harbor, Md.

Biden Wants To Boost Background Checks On Gun Buyers. But It's Hard Without Congress

During a visit to Monterey Park, Biden will announce an executive order that aims to increase the number of background checks that take place and support communities impacted by gun violence.

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a deadly mass shooting on Jan. 24 in Monterey Park, Calif. President Biden will announce his latest gun safety push there on Tuesday.

President Biden's Visit To Monterey Park Comes Amid Demand For Action On Mass Shootings

The president plans to issue an executive order intended to reduce gun violence. His visit comes nearly two months after 11 people were killed in a mass shooting.