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Veterinarian’s Lawsuit Against L.A. Sheriff’s Department Accuses Officials of Cover-Up in Bomb-Sniffing Dog’s Death

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Los Angeles, Calif. — A lawsuit filed by veterinarian Yolanda Cassidy against members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is facing a push for dismissal from county attorneys. Cassidy claims that officials fabricated a memo regarding the circumstances surrounding the 2020 death of Spike, a bomb-sniffing Labrador. In her suit, which was lodged in July 2023, Cassidy argues that the document inaccurately depicted her as having examined Spike and being unable to ascertain the cause of his death. County lawyers contend that the memo contains no false statements or defamatory content implicating Cassidy in … Read more

California Attorney General Takes Action: Lawsuit Filed Against L.A. County Over ‘Inhumane’ Jail Conditions and Alarming Death Rate

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Los Angeles, California – Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, citing severe conditions and high mortality rates within its jail system. Bonta expressed urgency for immediate reforms, emphasizing, “We can’t wait any longer. We need comprehensive reform and we need it now.” The lawsuit, filed on Monday, aims to compel reforms from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Correctional Health Services. Key reforms sought include improvements in health care, jail conditions, and grievance procedures. “Our lawsuit will be the driving impetus to make those changes reality,” Bonta … Read more

L.A. Judge Bans Reporter from Courtroom During Confidential Jury Selection in UCLA Health Case

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Los Angeles, Calif.—An unusual incident unfolded in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday when Judge Tony L. Richardson ordered a reporter from the Daily Journal to leave during jury selection for a civil harassment and discrimination case involving UCLA Health. The directive came from Judge Richardson’s clerk, Karlet Ghazarian, who informed the reporter that the proceedings were confidential. However, the judge did not provide any formal announcement regarding the confidentiality of the hearing. When inquired the following day about the reasons for the closed jury qualification, Ghazarian reiterated that the confidentiality was in accordance with … Read more

Appeals Court Greenlights Trump’s Decision to Keep National Guard in L.A. as Marine Reinforcements Arrive

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Los Angeles, California – A federal appeals court has cleared the way for former President Donald Trump to maintain the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles as military support is prepared to arrive. The court’s ruling comes as officials work to address rising concerns regarding public safety and civil unrest in the region. The decision follows an ongoing dialogue about troop presence across the country, with various states grappling with similar challenges. The National Guard’s role is pivotal, especially amid heightened tensions related to protests and social justice movements. In a related development, … Read more