Giving the Truth Scope
The show, airing on “L.A. Times Today” on Spectrum News1, explores the repercussions of the Jan. 21 shooting in Monterey Park and the ways members of the public have responded to the epidemic of gun violence in California. Read more
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The United States designated a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina who has been detained last year in Dubai as the alleged leader of a drug cartel and one of the key players in the global cocaine trade. Edin “Tito” Gačanin was released from his detention in Dubai in January 2023. The U.S. Department… Read more
A parasite appears to be capable of killing healthy, adult otters that showed no other signs of disease. Read more
In Spring 2022, the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) launched a Task Force on Long Sentences with the aim of assessing our nation’s use of long prison terms (i.e., 10+ years) and the impact on public safety and justice. Most recently, the Task Force released a report detailing their 14 recommendations about how to reduce mass… Read more
Two inmates in Virginia were apprehended on Tuesday, a day after they allegedly escaped from jail. Newport News police said in a statement that John Garza, 37, and Arley Nemo, 43, used a toothbrush and metal object to break out of their cell at the Newport News Jail Annex. The pair reportedly used the tools… Read more