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Widespread public comment at Van Nuys meeting urges removal of LAPD chief, alleges excessive force
Summary
Dozens of speakers used the council’s public comment period to criticize LAPD tactics at recent protests, allege excessive force against journalists and demonstrators, and call for the removal of Chief Jim McDonnell. The council did not take immediate formal action during the meeting.
Dozens of residents and community advocates used the Los Angeles City Council’s Oct. 31 public comment period in Van Nuys to criticize Los Angeles Police Department tactics at recent demonstrations, to allege excessive use of force against protesters and journalists, and to urge the council to remove Chief Jim McDonnell.
Speakers included named and anonymous commenters who described being injured,…
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