Violence in Los Angeles County, California

theathletic.com/5437740/2024/04/23/lakers-nuggets-nba-playoffs-game-2-blown-lead/

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Lakers blow big lead vs. Nuggets in Game 2: ‘We have stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing’

Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers

Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.

Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.

While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.

The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.

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Suspect arrested in connection with 'ambush' of L.A. County deputy: Sheriff Robert Luna says investigators 'connected the dots' to link a man arrested for DUI ...

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One of Nikola Jokić's brother threw a punch in the stands after last night's Nuggets-Lakers game. 🎥 cgallegos67/TikTok

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thehoopcentral Apr 23

Isaiah Hartenstein tonight: 14 Points 8 Rebounds 4 Assists4 Blocks7/8 FGM

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Los Angeles Times

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/boys-beat-man-with-tent-poles-in-long-beach-police-say

Apr 22

3 boys beat homeless man with tent poles in Long Beach, police say: Three boys were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon Saturday in Long Beach ...

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Apr 22

Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...

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Suspect arrested in break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's home, police say: Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home ...

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Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless

Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.

Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.

Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.

Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.

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Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defence lawyer in Vegas says

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Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Personal Cameraman for Harassment and ‘Hostile Work Environment’

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Apr 22

‘The Jinx — Part 2’ Recap, Ep. 1: ‘Why Are You Still Here?’ : Part 2 manages to be both a followup to the fallout of the 2015 miniseries and a victory lap for ...

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NBA University Apr 21

One of the poorest 1st half shooting performances in NBA history… 8 PTS 2nd Quarter 9/40 FG (22.5%) 2/18 3P (11.1%)

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James Harden in the 1st half: 20 Points 4 Assists 2 Blocks 6/10 FGM4/6 3PMClippers up 26. 🔥

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Lakers v Nuggets is extremely high level basketball. Incredible feel on display. Both teams playing SO hard. Ton of smart actions, counters ... Show more

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Apr 21

Kanye West: Scandal rapper beat up the wrong man: A few days ago, Kanye West attacked a man who is said to have harassed his wife Bianca ...

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Apr 18

Ye investigated for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori: Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated by the Los Angeles ...

nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/ye-investigated-battery-sexual-assault-bianca-censori/

Quick Glance: Noticeable Detail in New Video of Kanye's Wife

Bianca Censori accompanied Kanye West barefoot to Disneyland this week.

It is advised to avoid wearing shoes in public places as it may lead to injuries.

Censori is often criticized for her unconventional clothing choices attributed to West.

West and insiders claim that Censori's attire represents a form of 'performance art.'

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Apr 18

LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting: A Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/lapd-officer-who-shot-girl-in-burlington-coat-factory-changing-room-wont-face-charges

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Apr 19

Fifth person arrested in killing of Long Beach veteran: A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Mario Morales-Moreno earlier ...

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The Orange County Register

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ocregister.com/2024/04/19/lakers-vs-nuggets-first-round-scouting-report-prediction/

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Lakers vs. Nuggets: First-round scouting report, prediction: After an up-and-down regular season, the Lakers have grown into a good team that can hang with any ...

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Apr 18

Los Angeles officer who fatally shot 14-year-old girl in 2021 will not be charged - UPI.com

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The Guardian

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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges

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Apr 20

Sprouts to pay $265,000 to settle San Fernando Valley sexual harassment, retaliation complaints

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Los Angeles Times

latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-04-19/trevor-bauer-victim-fraud-case-unrelated-to-mlb-suspension

Apr 20

Why was Trevor Bauer listed as a victim in a fraud case?: A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sexual assault was indicted by a grand jury on two felony charges ...

Quick Glance: Trevor Bauer accuser charged with felony fraud after false claims

For the first time in a case involving baseball player Trevor Bauer, an accusation has been made against one of his accusers for allegedly defrauding him.

The woman, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, was charged with defrauding Bauer by making false claims about a pregnancy.

A grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, filed an indictment against Esemonu in March for felony fraud against Bauer and another man.

Bauer emphasized that the accusations against him were false and that the justice system had affirmed his innocence, leading to charges against one of his accusers.

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ABC News

abcnews.go.com/US/lapd-officer-killed-teen-bystander-stray-bullet-christmas/story

Apr 18

LAPD officer who killed teen bystander with stray bullet while she was Christmas shopping will not be charged

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Apr 18

LAPD officer will not face criminal charges in killing of 14-year-old girl at store during police confrontation with suspect

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Apr 18

California school safety officer’s murder trial ends in mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in shooting of 18-year-old

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Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice

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Apr 17

Closure of troubled California prison won't happen before each inmate's status is reviewed

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Apr 17

Jurors deadlock in Long Beach school officer's fatal shooting of girl: Jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked in the trial of former Long Beach school ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/long-beach-school-safety-officer-killing-of-18-year-old-girl-mistrial

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Suspected Marina del Rey gunman ID'd, reportedly a self-employed chef: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified a man suspected of firing a rifle ...

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Apr 17

Life sentence for Baton Rouge man convicted of killing girlfriend during spat at apartment

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/baton-rouge-man-gets-life-for-killing-girlfriend-in-2021/article_eb53704e-fc10-11ee-adda-2fd734697d82.html

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Apr 16

Jason Derulo Sex Harassment Lawsuit Dismissed on Technicality, Plaintiff Vows She’ll File Again

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Apr 16

How the O.J. Simpson trial changed public perception of criminal prosecutions: Criminal defense attorneys do not help clients get away with murder ...

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Apr 12

O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream: For a long time, O.J. Simpson had it all. He lived the American dream as a sports legend, movie actor ...

apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-dead-cancer-football-murder-trial-782a2c38373a695a9b12e4371ece9cf8

Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding

O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.

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Man shooting from atop Marina del Rey apartment building is in custody, authorities say

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Apr 14

Remembering Kobe Bryant 8 years since he last played for the Los Angeles LakersLiving up to his legacy, legendary basketball player Bryant scored 60 points ... Show more

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Suspect in clubbing of two women in Venice arrested in San Diego: The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man in connection to ...

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Apr 11

Mom Who Threw 2 Kids Onto LA Freeway, Killing Her Infant, Appeared Agitated By Impending Eclipse

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Quick Glance: Mother Throws 2 Kids on L.A. Freeway: One Child Killed

A woman who fatally stabbed her partner in their Los Angeles apartment and then threw her two children from a moving SUV onto the freeway, resulting in the death of her infant daughter, had a background in astrology. In a prior online post, she referred to the upcoming solar eclipse as 'the epitome of spiritual warfare'.

Los Angeles police suspect that Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson, 34, utilized the persona 'Ayoka' as an astrology influencer and musician on X in the days leading up to the incidents.

The altercation between Johnson and her partner, 29-year-old Jaelen Allen Chaney, occurred around 3:40 a.m. in their Woodland Hills apartment. Following the stabbing of Chaney, Johnson fled with her children, an 8-month-old girl, and her 9-year-old sister, in a Porsche Cayenne.

Subsequently, Johnson drove on Interstate 405 in Culver City and discarded her daughters from the moving SUV around 4:30 a.m. The infant was declared deceased on the road, while the older daughter, who witnessed the attack, sustained moderate injuries.

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9-year-old, baby fly out of SUV on freeway in mom’s deadly rampage, California cops say

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Upset about eclipse, astrologer stabbed partner, tossed kids onto road: police: After killing her partner, the California woman killed one of her daughters and ...

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Apr 12

Deputies arrest man, 27, on suspicion of torturing and killing cat on Lawndale sidewalk

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Apr 12

California courts in 'crisis' as cases heard with no preserved record: Proceedings in domestic violence, child custody and other cases routinely go without ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-12/court-reporter-crisis

The Orange County Register

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dailynews.com/2024/04/09/mom-suspected-of-killing-woodland-hills-man-abandoning-2-daughters-on-405-and-fatally-crashing-in-redondo-beach/

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Mom suspected of killing Woodland Hills man, abandoning 2 daughters on 405 and fatally crashing in Redondo Beach

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Apr 09

Baby found dead on Los Angeles highway linked to family's murder-suicide, police say

abcnews.go.com/US/US/baby-found-dead-los-angeles-highway-linked-familys/story

Quick Glance: Tragic Crime Rocks Los Angeles: Baby Found on Highway

In a shocking incident, the body of an 8-month-old baby was discovered on the 405 Freeway.

The mother is suspected of ejecting the two children from the car before crashing into a tree.

Neighbors reported hearing an argument in the apartment and seeing blood the next morning.

A 9-year-old girl, potentially a witness to the crime, was taken to the hospital and is now in safe custody.

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Baby Girl Found Dead on California Freeway Linked to Murder-Suicide: The body of a 29-year-old man was found in a Los Angeles apartment after he and his ...

thedailybeast.com/baby-girl-found-dead-on-california-freeway-linked-to-murder-suicide

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/10/los-angeles-freeway-deaths

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NBA University Apr 10

Paul George’s scoring efficiency has been underrated all season. Legit 3 level scorer. Insane shooting post-Allstar: 65.0 TS%, 45.9 3P% on 7 ... Show more

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Apr 10

Woman threw daughters, one who died, on to freeway after killing partner, say LA police

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Apr 10

Mom left kids for dead on LA freeway after she committed murder, cops believe: Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson died in a traffic crash after allegedly killing ...

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/09/los-angeles-mother-murder-suicide-woodland-hills-apartment/73266051007/

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Apr 10

County approves $25-million settlement for deaf, autistic man shot by deputies in his living room

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-10/county-approves-25-million-settlement-for-deaf-autistic-man-shot-by-deputies-in-his-living-room

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Apr 10

Drake Bell Says He’s ‘Still Reeling’ From Sharing His Story in ‘Quiet on the Set’

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Apr 08

Reports say death of infant on 405 Freeway in Culver City tied to homicide and separate fatal crash

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs named in sexual assault lawsuit against his son: A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian ...

apnews.com/article/sexual-misconduct-diddy-combs-9132c5408e81741489a23a2d982cf638

Quick Glance: Christian Combs accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit

Christian Combs, Diddy's son, faces sexual assault allegations in a recent lawsuit.

The lawsuit accuses Christian Combs of sexual assault, harassment, and causing emotional distress.

Legal representatives for Christian Combs and Diddy deny the allegations and plan to dismiss the claim.

Christian Combs, also known as rapper King Combs, has collaborated with his father in various projects and is active in the music and fashion industry.

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Apr 09

Editorial: Sheriff's shooting costs taxpayers $25 million. Where's the accountability?

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Apr 10

Make it rain: Warriors shoot 63.4% from deep, knock down Lakers: The Warriors deliver the best three-point shooting percentage in a game in NBA history ...

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LegionHoops Apr 06

Bob Myers reveals they never found the person that leaked the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole video, per @AhnFireDigital .

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Apr 07

Long Beach police arrest suspect in four shootings, recover firearms: Officers arrest a juvenile they suspect was responsible for the recent West Long Beach ...

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Apr 06

CHP officer fatally shoots man at L.A. County mall : The incident occurred about 4 p.m. at Los Cerritos Center, a large shopping mall next to the 605 Freeway in ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-05/chp-fatally-shoots-man-at-cerritos-mall-gunfire-prompted-shoppers-to-flee

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Apr 06

Deputy who killed woman also body-slammed janitor, suit says: L.A. County Sheriff's Department and Deputy Ty Shelton face suit over janitor's injuries in ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-05/deputy-who-killed-mother-in-front-of-her-child-body-slammed-school-janitor-suit-says

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The Sacramento Bee

sacbee.com/sports/article287404835.html

Apr 05

Early return? Kings guard Malik Monk says injured right knee feels ‘better than expected’

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LegionHoops Apr 04

NBA teams with the highest 3-point shooting percentage this season:Celtics: 39% Thunder: 38.9% Timberwolves: 38.8%Clippers: 38.7% Suns: 38.3%

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Apr 05

Ex-Long Beach school officer Eddie Gonzalez claims self-defense: Manuela Rodriguez, 18, was in a car leaving the scene of a fight when then-Long Beach school ...

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Apr 03

L.A. County offers free gun locks to try to reduce firearm violence: In an effort to address gun violence, Los Angeles County public health officials are ...

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Apr 02

Russell Westbrook confronts Hornets fan over 'disrespect': Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook told a Hornets fan, 'Don't disrespect my name ...

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Apr 02

New Video Footage From Raid of Sean Combs’ Home Shows Sons’ Detainment: Justin Combs' mother has posted clips from the raid of Sean Combs' home showing ...

rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-diddy-combs-home-raid-video-footage-sons-1234998265/

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Apr 01

Video shows girl who died in 2022 Hesperia shootout was struck by deputy gunfire, appeared to be surrendering

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Apr 01

LeBron James ties career high with 9 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Lakers beat Nets 116-104

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Quick Glance: LeBron James Makes History in Lakers' Win Against Nets

LeBron James scored 40 points, including 9 three-pointers, in a convincing Lakers victory over the Nets.

James finished the game with 9 out of 10 shooting from beyond the arc and 5 out of 6 from the free-throw line.

In addition to his points, he added 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.

The performances of the Lakers' starters have fans hopeful for a successful playoff run, as the team, with six wins in their last seven games, threatens to surpass the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference.

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Mar 31

IN MEMORIAM: On this day in 2019, rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he had founded to help rebuild his South Los Angeles ... Show more abcnews.go.com/alerts/nipsey-hussle

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Man pleads not guilty in crash near Renton that killed 4: Chase Daniel Jones, 18, pleaded not guilty to four counts of vehicular homicide in a crash near Renton ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/man-pleads-not-guilty-in-fatal-crash-near-renton-that-killed-4/

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Mar 31

Man was ‘executed’ as he ate alone at California restaurant, officials say. 2 charged

sacbee.com/news/california/article287191355.html

Quick Glance: Two Men Charged in 'Execution' at California Restaurant. Victim was Dining Alone.

Two men have been charged after a man was 'executed' as he dined alone at the counter of a California restaurant, prosecutors said.

Phillip Pasco Clark, 33, and Santana Jermaine Kelly, are each facing one count of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit a crime in connection with the death of Sidney Barrett Morris.

Morris served as the Title IX coordinator and director of equity and diversity at California State University, Northridge before tragically being murdered.

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Mar 31

Man shot and killed by sheriff's deputies in East L.A.: Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies responded to a home for a domestic assault call for service ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-31/man-shot-and-killed-by-deputy-in-east-l-a-after-driving-van-toward-officers

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Mar 29

How and where to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility in Southern California: Since the annual March 31 observance falls on Easter Sunday this year ...

pressenterprise.com/2024/03/29/how-and-where-to-celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility-in-socal/

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Mar 29

Suge Knight warns Diddy his 'life's in danger' during jailhouse call: 'They gonna get you if they can'

nypost.com/2024/03/29/entertainment/suge-knight-warns-diddy-his-lifes-in-danger-during-jailhouse-call/

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Apr 01

NBA Rookie of the Year rankings: Wemby has no equals: The finish line is in sight for first-year players hoping to end their debut campaigns with individual ...

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The Orange County Register

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