The news comes after an investigation by local officials and the Los Angeles Times found a network of officers targeting vocal critics and political opponents of Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s home and office were raided by sheriff’s investigators Wednesday looking into an award allegedly given to a nonprofit organization the supervisor is connected with—but local officials were quick to decry the search as a “witch hunt.” The news comes after an investigation by local officials and thefound a network of officers targeting vocal critics and political opponents of Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
“This is a bogus, vindictive, politically motivated witch hunt by a corrupt sheriff with a track record of abusing his power and trying to silence and intimidate his critics,” L.A. City Council member Mike Bonin said in a statement, championing Kuehl’s integrity as a public official. The Civil Rights and Public Integrity Detail team, reportedly comprised of nine men and women, notably targeted L.A.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
What events have shaped your opinion of Sheriff Alex Villanueva?This fall, our podcast Imperfect Paradise will be all about Sheriff Alex Villanueva. We want to hear from you. Send us a voice recording with your thoughts on the events that shaped your opinions of Sheriff Villanueva. What you share will help inform the show!
Weiterlesen »
L.A. Times to Co-Host Debates with Mayoral, Sheriff Candidates on Sept. 21The L.A. Times is co-hosting the L.A. mayoral and L.A. County Sheriff debates. What questions do you have for the candidates? Reply with your questions and we may ask them during the debates on Sept. 21. Find out how to watch the debates ⬇️
Weiterlesen »
Sheriff's Department Serves Search Warrant at Home of LA County Supervisor KuehlInvestigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant Wednesday morning at the Santa Monica home of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who has been a vocal critic of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and many of his policies, two officials familiar with the event told NBC LA.
Weiterlesen »
Alex Jones faces 2nd trial over Sandy Hook hoax claimsThe jury will decide how much in damages Jones should pay to an FBI agent who responded to the scene and eight families of victims that Jones called actors.
Weiterlesen »
Alex Albon Released From Intensive Care After Suffering Respiratory Failure in HospitalComplications from treatment for appendicitis left Albon in intensive care this past weekend, but he's expected to return home with no further problems.
Weiterlesen »