Rina Palta
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A new report shows Latinos are disproportionately impacted by crime and the justice system, both as victims and as criminal defendants. -
A draft report compiled by county outlines proposed changes to the county's child welfare system — and how difficult some of those changes might be. -
Mental health care in Los Angeles County jails is so inadequate that it's unconstitutional, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday. -
A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts finds some of the first evidence that letting offenders out early under community supervision lowers crime. -
Two candidates for L.A. County Sheriff who didn't make the November runoff election immediately endorsed current Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell for the post. -
Activists concerned about low-voter turnout in Tuesday's primary election held a series of events Monday encouraging Angelenos to vote. -
In the months since a jail abuse report came out, the Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to clean up the jails. -
Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of six current and former L.A. County Sheriff's Department employees accused of obstruction of justice.
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Trial begins in a multimillion dollar case against the team by the family of a man left brain damaged after an altercation in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. -
The case against Sexton was the first of seven to charge current and former members of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department with conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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