CA teen pleads guilty to kicking sea lion
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18-year-old Tyler Muehl of La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court to harassing wildlife after a viral video showed him kicking a sea lion.

Son ruled legally insane in 2022 dismemberment murder of mother in Camarillo

David Hoetzlein was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 murder of his mother in Camarillo, California, and faces placement in a state mental hospital.

'Cruelty for Clicks' explores online videos showing animal cruelty
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Seeing a video online that shows an animal being abused gets a reaction from all of us. But there's something you probably do that you shouldn't do that makes the problem worse. Nina Jackel, founder of the non profit group 'Lady Freethinker', talks about "Cruelty For Clicks."

Ex-LAPD detective rearrested
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Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested  after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Ex-LAPD detective and convicted rapist rearrested in 1994 cold case

Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested in Santa Barbara County after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime.

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

Ex-LAPD detective accused of kidnapping, robbery
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On Thursday, officials announced Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist, is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994.

Ex-LAPD detective convicted rapist accused of kidnapping and robbery
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Charges have been filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist who is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Feds release report finding pattern of sexual abuse at California women’s prisons

A DOJ investigation launched in 2024 found a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct, weak safeguards, and broken reporting systems at two California women’s prisons.

Feds release report on abuse at California women's prisons
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Federal officials have released the results of a major investigation into alleged abuse at women's prisons in California. 

Boyfriend arrested in murder of 17-year-old girlfriend in Garden Grove

Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down 405 Freeway
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A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning blocked the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway. 

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."