Criminal Justice

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.

A man in a suit jacket and tie looks off to the side, as the name "Andrew Do" appears on a name tag next to the official seal of County of Orange, California. "Vice Chairman, District 1," is written underneath the name.

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.

A man in a chair wearing a suit jacket, tie and glasses looks forward with a microphone in front of him. A sign in front has the official seal of the County of Orange and states "Andrew Do, Vice Chairman, District 1."

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.

A mural of a person's hand holding a flower with its petals flying off and text at the bottom that reads "The heart of the world." The mural is painted on a concrete wall next to a corridor with a guard standing next to a gated doorway.

Starter home vibes at open house for $1.3M North Tustin home at center of a corruption scheme

Residents in this North Tustin community want nice, friendly neighbors.

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Homicide rate is dropping in U.S. cities, new report finds

Long Beach and other U.S. cities' homicide rates are getting back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis.

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Judge denies release of Jeffrey Epstein transcripts in Florida

President Donald Trump had called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein. Two judges in New York also are weighing requests from the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts.

Geoffrey Berman, then the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announces charges against Jeffrey Epstein on July 8, 2019, in New York City. A federal judge in Florida has denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a separate Epstein case in Florida.

Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case

Dr. Salvador Plasencia also plans to voluntarily surrender his medical license, according to his legal team.

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