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LAPD’s repeated tasing of teacher who later died appears excessive, experts say

LOS ANGELES — Videos released this week of a teacher who died after Los Angeles police discharged a Taser on him at least six times on a Venice street raises serious concerns about the officers’ tactics, law enforcement experts who reviewed the tapes said.

Los Angeles Times

Keenan Anderson, cousin of a BLM founder, was a highly respected DC high school teacher. How did he end up ‘tasered to death’ by the LAPD?

Keenan Anderson begged for help from LAPD police officers. Instead, he was pinned down, tasered and died after suffering a cardiac arrest. His cousin Patrisse Cullors tells Bevan Hurley she hopes his death finally leads to meaningful police reform.

The Independent UK

Cousin of BLM co-founder killed by LAPD

Keenan Anderson, a high school English teacher, suffered cardiac arrest after police repeatedly used a taser on him

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Meghan Markle’s photographer condemns death of BLM founder’s cousin after being tasered by police

“⁣It’s all just too much,” wrote Misan Harriman. “In the heart of Los Angeles. On the pavement, begging for his life, police from the LAPD killed another young brother in broad daylight”

The Independent UK

BLM co-founder shares outrage at cousin’s death after being tasered by LAPD officer as he pleaded for help

“Nobody deserves to die in fear,” Patrisse Cullors said.

The Independent UK

Cousin of BLM co-founder dies after being tasered by police he flagged down for help

Keenan Darnell Anderson died at a hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest

The Independent UK

Rogen: Tom Cruise pitched me Scientology

"If they got him, what chance do I have?" Rogen recalled of his 2006 conversation with the "Top Gun" actor

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First Thing: Biden faces fresh scrutiny over handling of government secrets

Another set of materials discovered at a separate location, as White House addresses first discovery at Biden’s institute. Plus, why are DVD menus trending on social media?

The Guardian - UK

Los Angeles chief 'deeply concerned' by 2 police shootings

The Los Angeles police chief says he is concerned about two recent fatal police shootings, including one in which officers failed to call for a specially trained mental health team during an interaction with a man in crisis

The Independent UK

New LAPD policy lowers off-duty drinking limit

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department has tightened its policy on off-duty officers drinking alcohol while armed, making it a violation for an officer to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.04% or higher.

Los Angeles Times

Seeking reappointment, LAPD Chief Moore says he may stay only two or three more years

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Monday that, if appointed for a second term as the city's top cop, he would serve for two or three years before turning the department over to a new chief ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Los Angeles Times

Colin Farrell shares update on former co-star Jeremy Renner after snowplough accident

The Irish actor appeared in the 2003 film S.W.A.T. with the injured Marvel star

Evening Standard

Billie Eilish’s childhood home in LA ‘burglarised’ by man ‘who jumped a fence’

According to multiple reports, the suspect has been taken into custody following the incident on Thursday night

Evening Standard

LAPD chief backtracks after saying he has ‘full support’ of Mayor Karen Bass

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore apologized Tuesday after sending an email that described his bid for a second term and suggested he has the backing of Mayor Karen Bass.

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Hope emerges in 2022 as homicides dip in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — After one of its deadliest stretches in recent memory, Los Angeles will end 2022 with fewer homicides and shootings than in 2021, sparking hope that the surge in violent crime over the previous two years is flattening.

The Independent UK

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

Daily Mirror

Rapper Theophilus London reported missing by relatives five months after disappearing

Theophilus London has been inactive on his social media accounts since July 11 and the 35-year-old has not had any contact with his family since that date either

Chicago Sun-Times

Rapper Theophilus London hasn’t been seen since July, family says

Father’s message to the frequent Ye collaborator is that ‘all your friends and relatives are searching for you.’

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The Independent UK

Family files missing-persons report for Theophilus London

The family of rapper Theophilus London has filed a missing persons report with Los Angeles police this week and are asking for the public’s help to find him

The Independent UK

Woman, 24, killed by car doing doughnuts during illegal street takeover

The family has identified the Hyde Park victim as Elyzza Guajaca

Daily Mirror

Ellen DeGeneres says she'll 'never make sense' of tWitch's death in tearful video

Ellen DeGeneres tried to hold back her tears as she paid a heartfelt tribute to her late friend DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in an emotional video shared on Twitter

Los Angeles Times

LAPD tells officers to celebrate responsibly after seven are arrested in DUI cases

LOS ANGELES — After the arrests of seven Los Angeles police officers on suspicion of drunk driving in recent days, LAPD officials are cautioning cops not to make the same mistake.

Tribune News Service

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Election deniers get fresh cash from tech firms as they end bans

Los Angeles Times

LAPD doesn't fully track its use of facial recognition, report finds

LOS ANGELES — Two years after Los Angeles police leaders set tougher limits on the use of facial recognition technology, a follow-up report found the department lacks a way to track its outcomes or effectiveness.

Los Angeles Times

As hate crimes continue to rise, LAPD chief blames social media, Kanye West

LOS ANGELES — Hate crime reports across Los Angeles are up 13% over last year’s record-setting levels, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who said he believes inflammatory rhetoric on social media was contributing to the increase.

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