The LA County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission heard testimony about tattoos and practices linked to so-called deputy gangs and cliques from a former chief and a current chief in the department. But Sheriff Alex Villanueva declined to testify after he was subpoenaed.
"I think this is his sixth non-appearance," said Sean Kennedy,Undersheriff Tim Murakami was a no-show as well. Both Murakami and Villanueva will be held in contempt of court if they don't appear at the next hearing.
"I just need to know what exhibits," said Villanueva."What evidence they want to present so I can prepare." Eight LASD deputies allege they were pressured to quit their jobs or leave the East LA Station by members of a clique of mostly Latino deputies known as the Banditos. A judge ruled Monday they can move forward with their case with its current causes of action.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva declines to testify Monday without certain conditionsLos Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is declining to testify before the Civilian Oversight Commission on Monday unless the commission meets certain conditions, namely the presence of a neutral hearing officer, the ability to cross-examine witnesses and deliver an opening statement, and a preview of all exhibits.
Read more »
Alex Jones' Sandy Hook defamation trial set to finally begin in TexasThe trial comes after months of delays. Jones has racked up fines for ignoring court orders and he put Infowars into bankruptcy protection just before the trial was originally set to start in April.
Read more »
Alex Jones' defamation trial finally set to begin in TexasConspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to face a defamation trial over his false comments that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax.
Read more »
Alex Jones' defamation trial finally set to begin in TexasConspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to face a defamation trial over his false comments that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax
Read more »
Alex Jones’ Defamation Trial Finally Set to Begin in Austin, TexasJury selection is set for Monday in a trial that will determine for the first time how much Infowars host Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook Elementary School parents for falsely telling his audience that the deadliest classroom shooting in U.S. history was a hoax.
Read more »