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The Fast Track to Mental Health: A Look at LA’s Rapid Diversion Program

December 13, 2024

Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court

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New DA Could Delay Retrial for Menendez Brothers

November 7, 2024

Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, might push for a delay in the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents nearly three decades ago. Hochman wants to review the case thoroughly before making any decisions. This

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The Unexpected Twist: Suspect Pleads Guilty in the Death of Actor Johnny Wactor

September 15, 2024

The investigation into the death of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor has taken a surprising turn. One of the four suspects charged in connection with the shooting has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Leonel Gutierrez, 18, admitted to attempting to steal Wactor's catalytic converter and commit