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February 17, 2023

CA convicted killer diagnosed with terminal cancer to be released

A convicted felon in California who killed three people in 1980 has been ordered to be released this week, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

February 17, 2023

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served 27 times with human trafficking lawsuit: Court docs

A federal judge ruled Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige "is actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service," according to court documents.

February 17, 2023

California violent crime tripled as suspects walked free without bail: reform study

A new study comparing California offenders who posted bail with those were let out under "Zero Bail" found that the latter group reoffended sooner and more often.

February 16, 2023

California mom with suspected illicit ties allegedly kidnapped 2-year-old daughter: police

A California woman is being sought after allegedly abducting her 2-year-old daughter.

February 16, 2023

California lawyer accused of living 'extravagant lifestyle' gambling on $10M of company's funds: reports

An Orange County, California attorney working as an attorney for a lending company is accused of fraud after falsifying loan documents to obtain $10 million she blew in Vegas.

February 16, 2023

Farmworker pleads not guilty to killing 7 at California mushroom farms

A farmworker has pleaded not guilty to killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at California mushroom farms. The employee said his complaints about bullying and hours were ignored.

February 16, 2023

LA DA announces 'restructuring' of special victims unit day after year-old leaked memo asked for more staff

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon announced plans to change the way his office will handle crimes involving special victims after a memo leaked calling for more staff.

February 16, 2023

California and Nevada may ban forced prison labor

Nevada and California lawmakers are considering a law that would remove "involuntary servitude" from their states' constitutions; banning forced labor for prisoners.

February 16, 2023

Five California ballet dancers seriously injured in crash as police look for suspect who fled on foot

Five California ballerinas were seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Seal Beach. The suspect allegedly fled the scene on foot, and police are asking locals for information.

February 16, 2023

Los Angeles police pursuit of armed robbery suspects ends in fatal crash

A Los Angeles police pursuit of armed robbery suspects ended in a fatal crash on Thursday. The driver ran a red light and was taken into custody, while the other suspect fled on foot.