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Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascón—a George Soros-backed progressive Democrat—won over voters last year with promises of sweeping criminal-justice reforms. To help him win the November 2020 election, virtually every elected Democrat in California withdrew their support from the two-term incumbent DA, Jackie Lacey, a moderate Democrat. The Biden-Harris administration, the Los Angeles Times, […]

UpdatedWed, Mar 17, 2021 at 12:23 pm PT Reply(1) John DeCindis sits with his dog Sophie in Venice. (Courtesy of Lori McBrayer) Photographer John DeCindis, 76, died on Feb. 27 following an attack on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. (Courtesy of the John DeCindis collection ) VENICE, CA — John DeCindis, 76, was not only a photographer and adventurer — he was a steadfast friend and supporter to many in the Venice community and beyond. DeCindis died Feb. 27 following a violent attack on Abbot...

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Updated on March 11, 2021 at 9:18 pm Getty Images A transient suspected in the beating and subsequent death of a 76-year-old man in Venice was in custody Thursday, according to police. Detectives arrested the homeless suspect, identified as 45-year-old Obie Thompson, for the fatal assault that happened Feb. 8 in the 1500 block of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local st...

A transient suspected in the beating and subsequent death of a 76-year-old man in Venice was is custody today, according to police.

UpdatedFri, Mar 12, 2021 at 7:27 am PT Reply(1) A 45-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and elder abuse, police announced Thursday night. (Shutterstock) VENICE, CA — A 45-year-old man Thursday was arrested and booked on suspicion of killing 76-year-old photographer John DeCindis, who died from his injuries after a brutal attack while he was walking his dog on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. DeCindis died on Feb. 27. Friends say he was attacked near the Brig on Abbot Kin...