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Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot in the Face by LAPD During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2.2 million to a protester injured during a demonstration against police brutality in 2020, after he was struck in the face by a less-lethal projectile fired by a sheriff’s deputy. The jury’s ruling came last week, determining that Los Angeles County was responsible for the injuries sustained by Cellin Gluck, a filmmaker known for works such as “Oba: The Last Samurai.” Gluck’s damages were estimated at $3.5 million, while an additional $300,000 was granted to his daughter for the emotional distress she experienced during the incident. However, … Read more

Family Files Lawsuit Against LAPD After Officers Allegedly Intentionally Collide with Teen on Motorbike

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LOS ANGELES — A family is pursuing legal action against the Los Angeles Police Department and the City of Los Angeles following an incident that left their 16-year-old son severely injured. The lawsuit claims police intentionally struck the teen’s motorbike with a patrol vehicle, leading to significant physical harm. The events unfolded in February near LAPD headquarters, close to Grand and Washington Avenue. K.W., the injured youth, was riding his motorbike with friends when the patrol car collided with him. According to family attorneys, the police did not activate sirens or issue commands for him … Read more

Federal Judge Issues Emergency Order Protecting Journalists from LAPD During Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has temporarily restricted the Los Angeles Police Department from deploying less-lethal munitions against journalists covering immigration protests. The order, enacted by Judge Hernan Vera, aims to safeguard press freedoms amid concerns over police tactics during recent demonstrations. Signed on Thursday, the ruling prohibits the LAPD from detaining or obstructing journalists. The decision follows reports of numerous incidents from June 6 to 19, where journalists were allegedly subjected to tear gas, rubber bullets, and physical force while attempting to document ongoing unrest. Vera referenced at least 35 occasions during this … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against LAPD Commander Over Unauthorized Access of Police Union Data

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Los Angeles, CA — A lawsuit lodged by the union representing most Los Angeles Police Department officers against an LAPD commander was recently dismissed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge. The accusations concerned unauthorized access to confidential materials meant solely for lower-ranking officers. Superior Court Judge Bruce Iwasaki ruled in favor of Commander Lillian Carranza and her co-defendant, Deputy Chief Marc Reina, concluding that the Los Angeles Police Protective League had not successfully demonstrated that the defendants had unlawfully accessed computer data or committed fraud. The legal battle stemmed from Carranza allegedly accessing … Read more