Editorial: The legacy of California's 'three strikes' law is 30 years of wasted spending and ruined lives
The “three strikes” law led to an overcrowded prison system, exacerbated racial disparities in the justice system, and brought California…
crime
Editorial: What Los Angeles County voters need to hear from District Attorney George Gascón
To put the best face on the Dist. Lawyer. After George Gascón's poor performance in Tuesday's elections, he is where…
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to Pentagon leak and faces more than 16 years in prison | Court News
The statement comes after Teixeira reached a deal with prosecutors over the leak of classified US military documents last year.…
Editorial: Los Angeles is now paying the price for a tough-on-crime era
A day after being acquitted of a crime for which he served 20 years in prison but did not commit,…
Editorial: Los Angeles County cities should stop fighting for an end to cash bail. Is working
The end of money bail for most nonviolent, nonserious crimes has not increased repeat arrests or court appearances, according to…
California Lawmakers Return With Bill Targeting Child Sex Trafficking 'Buyers'
SACRAMENT- Following her notable success in establishing tougher criminal penalties for child sex traffickers, Republican Senator Shannon Grove has introduced…
Quick Facts about Mitch McConnell | CNN Politics
cnn — Here's a look at the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky. Birthdate: February…
Immigration is a priority issue for voters before Super Tuesday, polls show
As President Biden and former President Trump head to the US-Mexico border this week ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries,…
At least 15 dead in attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso | crime news
Gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for prayer in the northern village of Essakane, a church official says. At…
Why do Gascón's rivals' campaign ads all look the same?
The ads begin with a stirring violin track, as the subject walks confidently in front of the Broadway facade of…