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Los Angeles Times
D.A. faces criticism over LAPD officer charges
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged LAPD Officer Daniel Flores with 16 felony counts of eavesdropping for secretly recording colleagues making racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks in 2024. Critics, including Mayor Karen Bass and some prosecutors, argue the charges could discourage officers from reporting misconduct and question Hochman's commitment to police accountability. The case involves allegations that Flores manipulated recordings to hide his own insensitive comments, with some officials describing the prosecution as damaging and unwinnable.
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