The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that it has opened an investigation into Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. LAist's Frank Stoltze reports.

<p>The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that it has opened an investigation into Men&rsquo;s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles.&nbsp;LAist's Frank Stoltze reports.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>