Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is a videographer and writer living in the Los Angeles area who has spent the last several years filming protests, counter-protests, rallies, sweeps, protests about sweeps, and rallies about counter-protests. He is passionate about reporting on social justice, policing, government transparency, antifascism, and right wing extremism. Most recently he's written for LCRW and District 34 as well as Knock LA. His video work has been seen on Good Morning America, NBC, ABC, and other national and international outlets.
LAPD Officers Admitted Jermaine Petit Wasn’t Holding Gun Before Shooting Him
Officer Daryl Glover Jr.’s mother is a director for the LAPD police union.
LAPD Waits Days to Answer Questions After Shooting a Man in the Back
LAPD shot Jermaine Petit in the back several times after reports of him possessing a “deadly weapon.” Officers later revealed they only found a small car part at the scene.
Why Does ‘Democrat’ Sheriff Villanueva Have So Many Far-Right Supporters?
The head of the largest sheriff’s department in the country has the support of several prominent far-right figures, some of whom are allegedly violent.
When Police Kill Loved Ones, Court Support Is Critical for Families
David Sullivan was killed by the Buena Park Police Department in 2019. With relatives of other police brutality victims by their side, the Sullivans took the city to court this April.
The Shadowy Web Connecting Anti-Abortion Groups in California
Anti-abortion groups in California are often connected by powerful, well-funded people.
LAPD and DHS Attack Pro-Abortion Protesters in Downtown LA
Several hundred people gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Some were met with violence from local and federal police.
As Sweeps Resume, Residents of a Harbor City Encampment Are Left Without Options
Encampment residents were not offered shelter or storage for their belongings, and endured weeks of uncertainty and fear.
