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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 Townsend's son who carri...

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