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San Bernardino County DA Launches New Unit For Crimes Against Police Officers
The San Bernardino County district attorney has launched a new unit that specializes in prosecuting crimes against police officers.
Landlord Impersonator Accused Of Taking Thousands From Renters
A Van Nuys man is accused of collecting illegal rents until the banks foreclosed on the properties and evicted the unsuspecting renters.
Man, 23, Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Groping 2 Girls Under 14
RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — A 23-year-old man was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for groping two girls, both under 14, at a Jurupa Valley store. Brandon Alan Dimmitt pleaded guilty on April 12 to […]
Compton Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing 3 Teenage Students
COMPTON (CBSLA.com) — A teacher at a Compton charter school could face up to six years in state prison after he was charged with sexually abusing three female students. The District Attorney’s Office announced Friday […]
Riverside Woman Sentenced to Life Without Parole In Murder Of Nurse, 66
RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — A Riverside woman has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for the murder of her 66-year-old roommate. Ruthetta Lois Hopson was found guilty of first-degree muder in the […]
DA Says Police Were Justified In Fatally Shooting Suspect Last July
The Orange County District Attorney announced Wednesday that police in Anaheim were justified in the fatal shooting of a suspect last July.
DA: DNA Samples Should Be Collected From Immigrants During Citizenship Process
San Bernardino County’s top prosecutor wants lawmakers to require immigrants applying for citizenship to provide a DNA sample as part of the matriculation process.
Lacey Reassigns Prosecutor After Heated DA Campaign
A prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has been reassigned after a bitter campaign against newly sworn-in District Attorney Jackie Lacey.
Lacey Vows Crackdown After Deputy Charged With Assaulting Inmates
D.A. Jackie Lacey said Friday she will aggressively prosecute crimes by law enforcement officer following the arrest of a Sheriff’s deputy on felony assault charges.
Lacey Sworn In As LA County DA
The first-ever female and African-American District Attorney in Los Angeles County will be sworn in on Monday.
Charges Dropped Against Tennis Ref Accused In Husband’s Death
A Los Angeles judge Friday dismissed murder charges against a 70-year-old tennis referee accused of killing her husband with a coffee mug.
Fewer Southland Voters Expected To Cast Ballots On Election Day
Voters across Southern California began heading to the polls early on Tuesday ahead of what was expected to be a smaller turnout than previous years.
DA Seeks Rehearing In Anna Nicole Smith Drug Case
Prosecutors refusing to accept an appellate court’s ruling in the Anna Nicole Smith case asked the court on Friday to change its decision and allow her former boyfriend and manager to be retried.
LA County DA Calls On Voters To Reject Lethal Injection Ban
The chief prosecutor for Los Angeles County urged voters on Monday to uphold the death penalty in California on the upcoming November ballot.
2 Teens Arrested For Online Threats Against Students At Murrieta School
Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested for making online threats against a Southern California high school.
