UCPD Arrests Man for Assault on Gayley Avenue
A 30-year-old suspect faces felony charges following an attack on a UCLA student early Friday.
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For readers in Los Angeles, this page covers sexual assault cases, trafficking prosecutions, exploitation investigations and policy shifts. Reporting spans the justice system and the public agencies responsible for case oversight.
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October 29, 2026
Former USC Kicker Appeals Dismissal of Gender Bias SuitMatthew Boermeester is asking a federal appeals court to revive his Title IX lawsuit against the University of Southern California.
October 29, 2026
Los Angeles Seeks Dismissal of Wrongful Death LawsuitThe city and county argue they are not liable for the 2021 deaths of three children in a high-profile case.
October 28, 2026
Court Sentences Trafficker Calvin Lane to PrisonA Los Angeles court handed down a 74-year sentence after the defendant fled custody during his trial.
October 21, 2026
LAPD Seeks Suspect in Westchester Peeping IncidentThe Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a 58-year-old man accused of peering into a woman's window in Westchester.
October 16, 2026
Los Angeles Man Arraigned on Sex Trafficking ChargesDerrick Harrison Enrico Brooks, Jr. faces federal sex trafficking and kidnapping counts following his recent court appearance.
October 13, 2026
Court Found Adva Lavie Competent to Stand TrialA judge determined the 29-year-old is fit to proceed with criminal cases involving grand theft and residential burglary.
October 11, 2026
Judge Allowed Punitive Damages in LMU LawsuitA Los Angeles judge granted a motion allowing Jonnae Serrano to seek punitive damages against Loyola Marymount University.
October 11, 2026
Sugarman Provided Assistance to Jonathan HayDavid Sugarman has offered legal and personal support to Jonathan Hay amid allegations involving Sean Combs.
October 10, 2026
Court Dismissed Doxxing Suit Against Top DawgA California appeals court ruled the record label did not violate laws by naming accusers in a sexual misconduct case.
October 7, 2026
Judge Draper Faced Disciplinary HearingThe Los Angeles Superior Court judge responded to allegations regarding inappropriate sexual and racial comments.
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