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Criminal

Feb. 13, 2013

'Code of silence' raised by Dorner

Police Chief Charles Beck has made a courageous decision to reopen the investigation into the incident that led to Dorner's charge against his sergeant. But he has not gone far enough. By Gregory Yates


By Gregory A. Yates


It should go without saying that no civilized person can condone the actions of former Los Angeles police Officer Christopher Dorner - the killing and wounding of police and civilians, and the resulting terror throughout the Los Angeles area. Yet, despite this terrible and ongoing tragedy, there is a historic opportunity here.


Dorner claims he wants vengeance for being fired by LAPD in 2009. In his online manifesto, Dorner charges t...

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