Nine current or former police officers from Antioch and Pittsburg, California, have been indicted on federal charges related to civil rights violations, fraud, wire fraud, deprivation of rights under color of law, conspiracy against rights, and conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids. Three of the officers are also accused of exchanging racist and derogatory text messages, and the indictments allege that the officers sought to get a pay raise by committing fraud and that they lied on reports to cover up the use of excessive force. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is urging anyone with information about the case to contact the FBI.
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Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Southern California this weekend, with amounts ranging from 2 to 8 inches, and potential flash flooding. Wind gusts and swells along the coast may also occur. Residents are advised to take precautions and prepare for the potential of flooding.
Tropical Storm Hilary has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds, located 560 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It is expected to bring intense rain and strong winds to parts of California, including the Los Angeles Basin, from Friday through early next week. If it makes landfall, it would become only the fourth storm of at least tropical storm strength to hit the area. Residents should be prepared for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary.
Mayor Jody Jones has said that the sirens are a symbol of the town’s resilience and determination to rebuild.
On Saturday afternoon, a group of up to 50 masked robbers descended on the Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, California, armed with bear spray and stealing an estimated $60,000 to $100,000 worth of luxury items. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating the incident and asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
Samuel Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency trading firm FTX, was ordered to be sent to jail on Friday by a federal judge in New York. The Justice Department has accused Bankman-Fried of a “pattern of witness tampering and evading his bail conditions”, which included trying to influence witnesses in his fraud case and reaching out to witnesses in violation of his bail conditions. Bankman-Fried is currently being held in a federal detention center, and his case is ongoing.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure after a minor fall at her home. She had recently returned home from a three-month absence due to complications from shingles, and her office reported that all scans were clear. Her spokesperson told NBC News that she is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
John Eastman, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is asking a California judge to postpone the disbarment proceedings against him due to recent developments in the investigation into Trump's federal indictment. Eastman's attorneys argued that the proceedings could interfere with Eastman's ability to defend himself in the event of criminal charges. The judge has yet to make a decision on Eastman's request.