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Multiple federal prosecutors in Los Angeles submitted resignations after U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli offered a plea agreement to an L.A. County sheriff’s deputy who had already been convicted of using excessive force, sources told The Times.
An ex-assistant U.S. attorney in Los Angeles has filed a claim calling his dismissal “unlawful” and alleging it was motivated in part by his prosecution of the ex-CEO of the Fatburger and Johnny Rockets restaurant chains.
California City’s mayor pro tem was arrested after he allegedly conspired to transport an SUV contaminated with mercury from his car wash into a neighboring jurisdiction.
Irish hotelier Patrick McKillen is suing members of the Qatari royal family, accusing them of defrauding him and his company. The family has denied the allegations.
A judge ruled Tuesday that Eugene “Big U” Henley will remain behind bars pending trial. He cited the violent allegations against Henley, including the murder of an aspiring rapper, and what he called “a lot of evidence of obstruction of justice.”
Federal prosecutors say the fearsome reputation of the Rollin’ 60s gang allowed Eugene “Big U” Henley to intimidate businesses and people for decades.
It took several Fullerton police officers to restrain an ‘erratic’ suspect who bit a cop. The man later died after suffering a medical emergency, police say.
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The Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homelessness funds, with U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli saying there will be arrests if federal laws have been broken.
The attorney general has selected Riverside County Assemblymember Bill Essayli — a rising and controversial Republican voice — to serve as interim U.S. attorney for L.A. and surrounding areas.
The recent firing of a federal prosecutor in L.A. who had criticized Trump and was leading a case against one of the president’s supporters reflects a larger campaign against lawyers accused of opposing the administration’s agenda.
