LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is facing accusations of covering up a violent jail incident between a deputy and an inmate, then lying by saying that he didn't know about it ...

A report by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department that found no "substantiated" allegations of rape or sexual abuse filed by ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Capt. Angela Walton was once the "face" of the Los Angeles County Department, appearing on numerous recruitment posters. Now, she's a whistleblower and the fifth LASD executive ...

California's Attorney General is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over jail conditions. The lawsuit alleges inhumane and unconstitutional conditions, including filth, overcrowding, ...

By using pre-portioned, hot, sealed meals in compostable trays, every inmate receives a consistent, nutritious serving while ...

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