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Public commenters accuse LAPD of assisting federal arrests; dozens urge council to remove Chief McDonnell
Summary
Public-comment speakers at Friday's council meeting accused LAPD of using excessive force during downtown protests, alleged cooperation with DHS/ICE in recent arrests, and asked the council to remove LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Multiple speakers described injuries to protesters and journalists and called for investigations or immediate removal.
During the public-comment period at the council meeting, multiple speakers described experiences at recent downtown protests and accused the Los Angeles Police Department of excessive force and of assisting federal immigration enforcement.
Speakers including Mario Zermino, Alex (first name used), Jennifer Kozak, Katie Lafoon, John Mattingly and others said…
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