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Apr 2021
49m 37s

Deputy Gangs in the LA County Sheriff's ...

Headgum & Nicole Byer
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In this bonus episode, Nicole talks to reporter Cerise Castle about her multi-part series, A TRADITION OF VIOLENCE, uncovering the history of deputy gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department.

Please note that this episode contains descriptions of police brutality and sexual assault that some people may find disturbing.

Read Cerise's ongoing investigation here: knc.la/tradition

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