Tag: crime
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Colorado Appeals Court: One Custody Order, Multiple Felonies—Per Child
A Colorado Court of Appeals ruling allows prosecutors to charge separate felonies for each child affected by a custody violation, even under one order. This decision increases legal repercussions for parents, offering prosecutors greater leverage in plea negotiations. Concerns arise regarding potential overreach and the impact on families during custody disputes.
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UPDATE: Hollywood Icon Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Brentwood Home; LAPD Investigating Apparent Homicide; Son Named as Person of Interest
Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Brentwood home Sunday afternoon in what police are investigating as an apparent homicide. LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the probe as the entertainment world reels from the sudden loss of one of its most influential figures.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has acknowledged that it lacks written policies governing criminal affidavits and the authority of District Attorney Investigators. This absence raises significant concerns about legal standards, due process, and accountability in law enforcement, affecting both the public and defense processes within the county.
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San Diego Sheriff Wants Up to $3 Billion for New Jails. Taxpayers Deserve Straight Answers First.
San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez is seeking up to $3 billion to replace the Vista Detention Facility and upgrade six county jails amid lawsuits, in-custody deaths, and Prop 36 overcrowding. Critics question whether taxpayers should fund massive construction before accountability and mental-health reforms are in place.
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California DOJ Sues Los Angeles County Over “Inhumane” Jail Conditions — What the State Isn’t Saying About Its Own Role
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a significant lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, alleging severe safety and health violations in county jails. The case highlights systemic issues and questions the state’s responsibility in creating these conditions, though critics argue the lawsuit may expand state control rather than provide meaningful reform.
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California Launches Portal to Report ICE Agents—Using Your Tax Dollars to Shield Illegal Immigrants
California has launched a publicly funded online portal for residents to report federal immigration agents, aimed at documenting misconduct. Critics argue it intimidates federal officers and undermines U.S. law enforcement, framing it as a taxpayer-funded “Dox ICE” tool. This move coincides with heightened fears of deportation among immigrant communities.
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Are Protective Orders in California Criminal Cases Becoming Too Broad?
California’s use of protective orders in criminal cases has expanded, raising concerns about transparency and due process. Blanket orders restricting access to evidence, influenced by resource pressures, can hinder defendants’ rights. Critics call for clearer regulations, increased funding for evidence management, and greater consistency across counties to protect both victims and defendants.
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