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LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case
By Richard Winton, Libor Jany at Los Angeles Times - California
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
An attorney for LAPD officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.
Key takeaway New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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What is this story about? An attorney for LAPD officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.
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