This is a great reminder that the LAPD is largely a bunch of thugs with badges and guns. I don’t mean that in a teenage angst “every cop is a thug” way, but in a “raining federal convictions” way. [1][2]
The current sheriff was a member of the “Grim Reapers” [3] and the battle against the thugs has been on going for fifty years [4]
The current sheriff was a member of the “Grim Reapers” [3] and the battle against the thugs has been on going for fifty years [4]
[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LASD_deputy_gangs
[2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Baca
[3] https://www.dailynews.com/2022/07/01/former-top-aide-to-vill...
[4] https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/06/the-la-county-...