A team leading the closure of L.A. County’s aging Men’s Central Jail says people will have to be held there for at least five more years. Even though the facility was supposed to close in 2021. LAist Reporter Jordan Rynning has more.

A team leading the closure of L.A. County&rsquo;s aging Men&rsquo;s Central Jail says people will have to be held there for at least five more years.&nbsp;Even though the facility was supposed to close in 2021. LAist Reporter Jordan Rynning has more.

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Despite 2021 Promise, LA's Men's Central Jail Closure Pushed Back Another 5 Years

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Despite 2021 Promise, LA's Men's Central Jail Closure Pushed Back Another 5 Years

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