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Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, and it names Mayor Bass personally as the defendant, rather than the city or her office.
A lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles Mayor Bass by the former LAFD chief. The lawsuit claims the mayor made defamatory remarks during her campaign. The former chief is seeking to hold the mayor personally responsible for the comments.
She claims that these statements are not protected by government immunity, which typically shields public officials from such claims. Further details about the lawsuit and the specific comments in question are available from the Los Angeles Times. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, and it names Mayor Bass personally as the defendant, rather than the city or her office.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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