Laurie Levenson

Professor of Criminal Law at Loyola Law School; former federal prosecutor

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Many of LA’s midterm races are still too close to call. That includes the mayoral face-off between Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso. Results won’t be known for days.

No winner yet in LA mayor's race, but could Robert Luna be next sheriff?

Many of LA’s midterm races are still too close to call. That includes the mayoral face-off between Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso. Results won’t be known for days.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The ACLU is suing the LA County Sheriff’s Department over what it calls “barbaric” and “medieval” conditions at the county jail system’s Inmate Reception Center.

‘Barbaric’ practices at LA County Jail must stop, judge orders

The ACLU is suing the LA County Sheriff’s Department over what it calls “barbaric” and “medieval” conditions at the county jail system’s Inmate Reception Center.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Patricia Krenwinkel, a follower of Charles Manson who was found guilty in the murders of Sharon Tate and others, has been recommended for parole by a California panel.

Will Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel receive parole?

Patricia Krenwinkel, a follower of Charles Manson who was found guilty in the murders of Sharon Tate and others, has been recommended for parole by a California panel.

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