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Father seeking review says Rampart‑related misconduct contributed to son's conviction; requests help from council
Summary
During public comment, Manuel Valle said his son is in prison and alleged the involvement of former LAPD officer Rafael Perez in handling a witness. Valle said he filed an appeal that was denied under a cited code section and asked council members to assist; the transcript records his statements but does not corroborate them.
A member of the public used the council’s public‑comment period to urge the council and District Attorney’s office to review a criminal case he says was affected by misconduct tied to the Rampart scandal.
Manuel Valle identified himself on the public record as living in Santa Barbara and said his son is incarcerated “because of Rafael Perez.”…
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