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Criminal

Nov. 9, 2006

Panel OKs Commissioner's High Bail for Lawyer

Los Angeles domestic violence suspect Jeffrey M. Galen figured he would post the standard $50,000 bail and get out of jail.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      Los Angeles domestic violence suspect Jeffrey M. Galen figured he would post the standard $50,000 bail and get out of jail.
      But when sheriff's deputies learned Galen was a lawyer, they persuaded a judge to boost the sum to $1 million.
      Galen paid up and was freed. His alleged victim, his then-fia...

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