A video of an LAPD officer punching a Black man in Watts on Sunday went viral. The man claims he was injured and his family members and community activists are calling for justice and it appears they’re prepared to sue. Jon Baird has the story. 

A video of an LAPD officer punching a Black man in Watts on Sunday went viral. The man claims he was injured and his family members and community activists are calling for justice and it appears they’re prepared to sue. Jon Baird has the story.

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Family of man punched by LAPD officer in viral video demanding justice

By the slimmest-possible margin L.A. city council members were unable to override a first-ever veto from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

The mayor nixed a question headed to the November ballot that, if passed, would have given a future Los Angeles police chief the power to fire an officer for egregious conduct-- without pay, pending an arbitration hearing.

KNX News' Craig Fiegener has the details.

By the slimmest-possible margin L.A. city council members were unable to override a first-ever veto from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The mayor nixed a question headed to the November ballot that, if passed, would have given a future Los Angeles police chief the power to fire an officer for egregious conduct-- without pay, pending an arbitration hearing.
KNX News' Craig Fiegener has the details.

L.A. City Council accepts mayoral veto of LAPD disciplinary ballot measure

Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches.

Photo by Getty Images

Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches.
Photo by Getty Images

L.A. County health department issues warning for 12 beaches

The State Attorney General's Office, with help from multiple police agencies, has arrested and convicted nine people wanted in connection with a series of flash mob thefts committed throughout Southern California last summer. 

KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

The State Attorney General's Office, with help from multiple police agencies, has arrested and convicted nine people wanted in connection with a series of flash mob thefts committed throughout Southern California last summer. 
KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

Family of man punched by LAPD officer in viral video demanding justice

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