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D.A. won't charge L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend — but his son now faces a murder case
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk James Queally, Libor Jany, Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· November 6, 2026
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On Friday, sources said, L.A. County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend, who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murder conspiracy. But his son, Kody Townsend, is now charged with killing an employee of his father's organization.
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Key points But his son, Kody Townsend, is now charged with killing an employee of his father's organization. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend, who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murder conspiracy. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? On Friday, sources said, L.A. County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend, who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murder conspiracy. But his son, Kody Townsend, is now charged with killing an employee of his father's organization.
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