Los Angeles DA, criticized for charging officer who taped others making racist remarks, drops felony

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03:31 PM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, LAist, The Seattle Times
Los Angeles DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
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08:31 PM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Seattle Times, laist.com
Los Angeles DA, criticized for charging officer who taped others making racist remarks, drops felony
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09:01 PM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, LAist, The Seattle Times