LAPD, Sex Trafficking

Trans Victim of Sex Trafficking Shot by LAPD, Family Seeks Justice
Linda Becerra Moran's family files a lawsuit after she was fatally shot by LAPD officers during a mental health crisis.
LGBTQ+ community demanding justice after sex trafficking victim was shot by LAPD after calling for help
Linda Moran was shot and killed by an LAPD officer after allegedly calling for help from a motel room that she said she was being held at against her will.
Family of transgender woman who was shot, killed by LAPD files lawsuit against city of Los Angeles
The family of a transgender woman who was shot and killed by the LAPD is filing a suit against the city of Los Angeles after an attorney representing the family said video taken at the scene proves the shooting was unlawful and unjustified.
Family of trans woman fatally shot by police sues LAPD
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Los Angeles Police Department after a trans woman was fatally shot by officers at a motel in Pacoima. KTLA's Kimberly Cheng reports. March 14, 2025.
Civil rights lawsuit filed after trans woman fatally shot by police
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Los Angeles Police Department after officers fatally shot a transgender woman at a motel last month. The family of Linda Becerra Moran says that
Community demanding justice after trans woman shot by LAPD
A press conference was held Friday morning to demand justice and answers into the shooting death of Linda Becerra Moran, a victim of sex trafficking who called LAPD for help.
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Details of LAPD probe into racist, sexist remarks raise recruitment woe
New details of a complaint filed with the Los Angeles Police Department alleging officers in the recruitment office used ...
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LAPD Chief: Investigation into Racist Remarks by Officers to be Expedited
Chief Jim McDonnell Tuesday called details of a whistleblower's complaint alleging racism and discrimination by officers in ...
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Will an LA program that diverts mental health calls to clinicians instead of police continue?
In one year, the program has responded to more than 6,000 calls, 96% of which didn't require armed police support. But will ...
'Just Tell Her To Calm Down': Police Shoot Trans Woman Who Called 911 For Help
The incident has "chilling connotations" for survivors of sexual violence, a nonprofit director who had worked with the woman told the Los Angeles Times.
LAPD watchdog pushes for more transparency amid outcry over officers’ alleged racist remarks
The Los Angeles Police Commission made the request on Tuesday following allegations of racist and sexist comments made by ...
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DWP Board to Vote on $700,000 Security Contract for General Manager
In response to several threats made against the head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the utility’s board Tuesday will consider a $700,000 contract for private security. On Tuesday, ...