LADA July 2024 Newsletter

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Newsletter  |  July 31, 2024

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KTLA 5: 2 men charged with murder of Long Beach street vendor

KCAL NEWS: Man charged with shooting at LAPD officers with an automatic rifle during traffic stop

VANGUARD: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Assaulting Inmate, Falsifying Report in 2022

ABC 7: Boxing star Ryan Garcia charged with vandalism after arrest at hotel in Beverly Hills

COMPLEX: Slim 400's Murderer Receives 32-Year Prison Sentence

LOS ANGELES TIMES: LAPD officer pleads no contest to falsely identifying people as gang members


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Mother Charged with Murder in Fentanyl-Related Deaths of Toddler Twins

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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a woman has been charged with murder in the deaths of her three-year-old twin sons who were allegedly exposed to drugs laced with fentanyl, the highly potent synthetic opioid.

“These innocent boys reportedly came into contact with fentanyl, an opioid that has wreaked havoc across our communities,” District Attorney Gascón said. “This tragedy is part of a disturbing trend where babies and toddlers are increasingly becoming victims of the opioid crisis. The deadly capabilities of fentanyl cannot be overstated, and it is our collective responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. My office is committed to holding accountable anyone who exposes vulnerable children to such dangerous substances.”

Jestice James is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of child abuse/endangerment under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily harm or death.

Read our news release here.

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LADA Victim Services Addresses
Cultural Stigmas Affecting Mental Health

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Commemorating Minority Mental Health Month, LADA’s Bureau of Victim Services held a virtual forum addressing cultural stigmas surrounding mental health that hinder the path to healing and wellness.

Panelists discussed how to confront these stigmas, beginning with education and awareness. Breaking down the myths and misconceptions about mental health, panelists emphasized seeking help as a sign of strength, resilience, and self-respect.

Watch the forum here.

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