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Hope emerges in 2022 as homicides dip in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — After one of its deadliest stretches in recent memory, Los Angeles will end 2022 with fewer homicides and shootings than in 2021, sparking hope that the surge in violent crime over the previous two years is flattening.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 1, 2023

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Rapper Theophilus London reported missing by relatives five months after disappearing

Theophilus London has been inactive on his social media accounts since July 11 and the 35-year-old has not had any contact with his family since that date either

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

LAPD tells officers to celebrate responsibly after seven are arrested in DUI cases

LOS ANGELES — After the arrests of seven Los Angeles police officers on suspicion of drunk driving in recent days, LAPD officials are cautioning cops not to make the same mistake.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022

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Election deniers get fresh cash from tech firms as they end bans

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

LAPD doesn't fully track its use of facial recognition, report finds

LOS ANGELES — Two years after Los Angeles police leaders set tougher limits on the use of facial recognition technology, a follow-up report found the department lacks a way to track its outcomes or effectiveness.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022

As hate crimes continue to rise, LAPD chief blames social media, Kanye West

LOS ANGELES — Hate crime reports across Los Angeles are up 13% over last year’s record-setting levels, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who said he believes inflammatory rhetoric on social media was contributing to the increase.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022

Violence between LA Councilman Kevin de León, activist caught on video, sparks debate

LOS ANGELES — Hours after drawing protesters’ ire with his first in-person appearance in two months at a Los Angeles City Council meeting, Kevin de León was involved in a fight with an activist Friday night that was at least partially caught on video.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 10, 2022

Detective in alleged Megan Thee Stallion shooting accused of domestic violence

LAPD officer was set to be important witness in trial of Tory Lanez, who is accused of shooting the fellow rapper two years ago

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2022

Robert Duvall’s 20 best performances – ranked!

From the horse’s head in The Godfather to the smell of napalm in Apocalypse Now, no one does chilling menace like the 91-year-old Oscar-winner. With the release this month of his new film, we rate his greatest roles

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022