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A Black student is arrested at a USC party. (credit: Christopher Jones/USC)

LAPD Meets With USC Students Over Allegations Of Racial Profiling

USC students filled a campus auditorium Tuesday, voicing frustration and demanding answers from police and campus security after a party’s shutdown Sunday morning ended with six students arrested and allegations of racial profiling.

2013/05/07

Man Sues OC Female Bounty Hunters For Using Excessive Force During Confrontation

A 35-year-old man plans to file a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a group of Orange County female bounty hunters he claims severely injured him during a confrontation last month.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/04

Bruce Faraon's arrest by LAPD officers last year was caught on video by his mother. (credit: CBS)

Man Claims He Was Beaten, Wrongly Arrested In Lawsuit Against LAPD

A man who claims he was brutally beaten and thrown into jail, even though he was innocent, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department.

2012/10/24

Only On CBS2: Nightclub Camera Allegedly Captures LAPD Officers Beating Student

A college student who claims he was unjustly beaten and Tasered by officers while out with his friends in Hollywood last October is suing the Los Angeles Police Department.

2012/10/03

(credit: Nazif and Corona Attorneys At Law)

LAPD To Hold Community Forums To Address Excessive Force Concerns

The Los Angeles Police Department will hold a series of community meetings to address concerns about recent incidents involving excessive use of force, the Los Angeles Times reports.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/10

Ivan Alvarez said he was assaulted by 4-5 cops in his jail cell two years ago in Buena Park. (credit: CBS)

Did Buena Park Police Use Excessive Force Against 32-Year-Old Man In Custody?

Did Buena Park police use excessive force against a man they had in custody? In his jail cell?

2012/07/06

Uproar At Fullerton City Council Meeting Over Violent Police Arrest Of Homeless Man

A Fullerton city council meeting turned into a shouting match with city leaders storming out Tuesday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/17

LA County To Pay $650K For Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Force By ‘Rogue Cops’

The Board of Supervisors agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging sheriff’s deputies used excessive force against two men arrested during a traffic stop.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/08/03