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10
Apr 2011
We've seen it before: after the Rodney King beating, after Lakers championships turn into festivals of looting, and now after thugs nearly murdered a father of two because he was fond of the wrong team.
The predictable L.A. post-...
09
Apr 2011
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, center left, with Police Chief Charlie Beck, far right, Dodger owner Frank McCourt, center and Councilman Ed Reyes, called on the two men in last week's beating at Dodger Stadium to turn themselves in. (...
08
Apr 2011
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced that police presence at Dodger Stadium would at least double to deal with potential violence by fans. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times / April 7, 2011)
After the unprovoked attack last...
07
Apr 2011
The Justice Department is threatening to withhold millions of dollars in federal aid to local police departments unless they adopt policies that require uniformed officers to wear body armor.
The requirement, which takes effect this month...