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Judge to rule on former police officer's suit
A federal judge is reviewing whether a lawsuit filed by a former Burbank police detective who claims he was fired in retaliation for whistle-blowing may proceed, or if he must first complete the city's appeal process. Former Det. Pete Allen claims the...Tags: Justice System, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Laws
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Appeals court clears way for Supreme Court ruling on Prop. 8
A federal appeals court Tuesday rejected an appeal of February’s ruling that overturned Proposition 8, a move that is likely to send the debate over same-sex marriage to theU.S. Supreme Court. The decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals...Tags: Justice System, Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Social Issues
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Judge tosses out Burbank's request for a retrial
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge this week denied the city's request for a new trial in the case of former deputy police chief William Taylor, who was awarded nearly $1.3 million for claims that he was demoted and retaliated against for...Tags: Justice System, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice, Litigation, Trials
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Campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee to have sentencing delayed
Campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee will have to wait a little longer to learn her fate for stealing more than $7 million in political funds from at least 50 clients, including U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Durkee, who pleaded guilty in March to five counts of...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Los Angeles Times, Patrick McGreevy
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Attorney asks city for $1.75M
The lead attorney who represented former deputy police chief William Taylor in his successful lawsuit against Burbank is asking a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to force the city to cover nearly $1.75 million in legal fees. The attorney,...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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Judge throws out some claims made by female Burbank police officer
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Thursday told jurors they cannot consider claims made by Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen that she faced harassment based on her ethnicity and gender. The ruling leaves jurors to consider only whether...Tags: Justice System, Discrimination, Feminism, Crime, Law and Justice, Litigation
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Case alleging police discrimination goes to jury
Closing arguments wrapped up Friday afternoon for a lawsuit filed by a female police officer, who claims she faced discrimination and harassment because of her pregnancy, and retaliation when she complained. On Thursday, a Los Angeles County Superior...Tags: Justice System, Discrimination, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials
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Former Burbank officer wants records purged, retirement badge
Former Deputy Police Chief William Taylor, who was awarded nearly $1.3 million in a discrimination lawsuit, is asking a judge to force the city to purge his personnel records of any reference to wrongdoing and that he be issued a retirement badge...Tags: Justice System, Employment Opportunities, Labor Legislation, Employment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Burbank alleges jury misconduct in William Taylor trial
The city attorney's office has filed a motion seeking a new trial in the case of former Deputy Police Chief William Taylor, who was awarded nearly $1.3 million in March after a jury found that he was demoted and eventually fired in retaliation for...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Litigation, Trials, Lawyers
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City Council hopes it can retain $15 million for community projects
About $15 million in redevelopment funds intended for capital improvement projects could still remain available for several community development projects, including the Lundigan Community Center and improvements to Johnny Carson Park, despite efforts...
Tags: Justice System, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Johnny Carson
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Blind man's federal building business is downsized
A blind Burbank man is fighting to salvage his food service business in a downtown Los Angeles federal building more than a year after an administrative law judge ordered a state agency representing him to enter into arbitration on the matter. Michael...
Tags: Politics, Justice System, U.S. Department of Education, Labor Legislation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Murray adds third national title to collection
Getting the opportunity to be part of a team that won a second-straight national championship last season was a fulfilling experience for Becca Murray. However, in a collegiate equestrian realm that is seeing more parity with each coming season, Murray...
Tags: Justice System, Animals, Equestrian, Crime, Law and Justice, College Sports
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