Nikhil Ramnaney

President of Local 148, the union representing LA County Public Defenders, public defender in Long Beach court

President of Local 148, the union representing LA County Public Defenders, public defender in Long Beach court

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LA County Superior Court has struggled to maintain due process, while trying to keep all the players in the courts safe and healthy during COVID-19.

Jury trials are restarting in LA. How everyone is staying safe and handling a backlog of cases

LA County Superior Court has struggled to maintain due process, while trying to keep all the players in the courts safe and healthy during COVID-19.

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The Los Angeles Police Department says it has arrested nearly    3000 people since last Friday   . Of those 3000, only 200 were charged with looting.

Thousands of cases delayed as LA County courts remain closed due to unrest

The Los Angeles Police Department says it has arrested nearly 3000 people since last Friday . Of those 3000, only 200 were charged with looting.

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LA County is home to the largest population of jail inmates in America. Its court system said today that it will enact extreme measures for courtrooms and trials over the next 60 days.

Public health is top priority during coronavirus pandemic, LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey says

LA County is home to the largest population of jail inmates in America. Its court system said today that it will enact extreme measures for courtrooms and trials over the next 60 days.

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