Criminal
Aug. 10, 2010
Report Cites Local Sheriffs' Bias
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputies in Lancaster and Palmdale are disproportionately arresting African Americans and accusing them of obstruction, according to a new report.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Los Angeles County sheriffs deputies in Lancaster and Palmdale are disproportionately arresting African Americans and accusing them of obstruction, according to a new report. No such bias was found among county-wide arrests, however.
The study released Friday by Merrick J. Bobb, special counsel to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, found a "seemingly overzealous use&...
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