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Lawyer for officer charged over recording racism at LAPD slams D.A.'s handling of case
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Libor Jany, James Queally , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The officer, Daniel Flores, pleaded not guilty to 16 counts on Monday.
A lawyer for an LAPD officer has criticized the District Attorney's handling of a case involving felony eavesdropping charges. The officer, Daniel Flores, pleaded not guilty to 16 counts on Monday. The case involves the officer documenting racist remarks made by his peers.
Further details about the case and the motion filed by the District Attorney's office are available from the Los Angeles Times. The lawyer for Officer Flores accused the District Attorney of making a desperate effort to justify the prosecution, but no additional information is available about the specifics of the motion or the prosecution's response.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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