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Don’t take away your own right to vote — plenty of people are trying to do that for you.

KKK-Themed Deputy Gang Allegedly Led by Violent LASD Deputy

Deputy Konrad Thieme, an alleged gang leader, also has a history of violence against women.

reporters jon peltz and kate gallagher stand outside the metropolitan detention center holding their release slips and wearing knock la shirts

Surprise! We’re Suing the LAPD.

Knock LA Editorial

Knock LA reporters Jon Peltz and Kathleen Gallagher have filed suit for violation of their constitutional rights.

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LASD-Run Inmate Welfare Fund: Another Black Hole of Taxpayer Dollars
Nika Soon-Shiong
The most expensive Cheetos in the world are sold in LA County jails. The sheriff’s office eats the profit.
Here’s What You Missed Last Week at LA City Council
Sarah Michelson
Tenants from Hillside Villa and Chesapeake Apartments fight for their housing while Joe Buscaino helps repeal COVID protections for disabled and elderly community members.
Santa Ana PD Chief Confirms MET Allegations, Says Reporting Baseless
Ben Camacho
In a video message, Chief David Valentin confirmed allegations of gang-like activity within the department.

Five Sheriff's deputies are surrounding one car in West Hollywood.

LASD Fights Accountability on Overbilling in West Hollywood

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been caught overbilling WeHo, so they’ve enlisted local media to help push false crime narratives.

Analysis by Nat Cohen

Seven Dead, 82 Vanished: New UCLA Report Shows the Failure of the Echo Park Lake Model

CD 13 Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell said 209 EPL residents were placed in transitional shelter after the encampment sweep. A year later, only 17 made it to long-term housing.

lasd sheriff alex villanueva wearing a black cowboy hat and riding a horse

Alex Villanueva vs. The World

Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s tactics to outmaneuver those challenging him in the race for sheriff aren’t just underhanded – they might be illegal.

A Tradition of Violence
The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

LASD Gangs Affiliate Database

The first-ever public, searchable database of gang-affiliated LASD employees. Part of Cerise Castle’s A Tradition of Violence

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