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Jameelah Michl Sentenced to 35 Years to Life in Murder of Social Justice Advocate Michael Latt at his Los Angeles Home in 2023 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Jameelah Michl Sentenced to 35 Years to Life in Murder of Social Justice Advocate Michael Latt at his Los Angeles Home in 2023
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Jameelah Michl was sentenced by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kerry White to 35 years to life in state prison in the shooting and killing of Michael Latt during an attack in his home in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles in November 2023. read more
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DCBA Investigators Help District Attorney’s Office Reach $750,000 Gift Certificate Law Settlement 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DCBA Investigators Help District Attorney’s Office Reach $750,000 Gift Certificate Law Settlement
Investigative work performed by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) as part of a statewide multiagency investigation has led to a $750,000 settlement from a large retailer accused of violating California’s Gift Certificate Law. read more
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Department of Youth Development Launches Regional Youth Development Networks 568 187 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Department of Youth Development Launches Regional Youth Development Networks
The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) is proud to announce the launch of regional Youth Development Networks!  read more
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LA County Library Offers Summer Expungement Clinics to Help Clear Criminal Records 894 190 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library Offers Summer Expungement Clinics to Help Clear Criminal Records
In an impactful effort, LA County Library is partnering with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office to host a series of criminal record Expungement Clinics this summer. read more
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Home Depot Settles Consumer Protection Lawsuit 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Home Depot Settles Consumer Protection Lawsuit
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Home Depot will pay $750,000 to settle a civil lawsuit alleging violation of a state law mandating cash redemption for gift cards under $10. read more
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Veteran Women’s Summit to be Held at Patriotic Hall 1000 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Veteran Women’s Summit to be Held at Patriotic Hall
On Saturday, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will host their first-ever annual summit focused on the unique challenges and issues faced by women who serve in the armed forces. read more
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District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Sexual Assault of UCLA Exchange Student at Campus Housing 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Sexual Assault of UCLA Exchange Student at Campus Housing
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jeffery Brewer, Jr. is charged with breaking into a UCLA student housing apartment occupied by two female exchange students, and sexually assaulting one of them on July 5. read more
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Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches Incubation Academy Cohort 6 452 148 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches Incubation Academy Cohort 6
The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) launched the sixth cohort of its transformational Incubation Academy today. read more
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Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: read more
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NGL Labs Charged in Consumer Protection Lawsuit 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

NGL Labs Charged in Consumer Protection Lawsuit
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today charges filed in a civil suit against NGL Labs and two of its cofounders for misleading consumers into thinking the fake computer-generated messages it sent were from real people, targeting minors, and exaggerating the extent and quality of content moderation conducted by the company to combat cyberbullying on its platform. read more