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Prominent anti-gang activist calls for LAPD probe after his arrest, release

Clifford "Skipp" Townsend was released from jail Monday and contends the arrest was a stunt orchestrated by the LAPD to tarnish his standing. The allegations stem from the August shooting death of his friend and fellow activist, Reginald Foreman. Authorities allege it was Townsen...

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Nov 12, 2026

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Anti-gang activist calls for investigation into LAPD

Clifford "Skipp" Townsend, a 62-year-old prominent gang intervention expert and co-founder of the South Los Angeles non-profit 2nd Call, is calling for an investigation against LAPD after his arrest and release....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Nov 12, 2026