American attorney and public official, LA County District Attorney since 2024
Activists have gathered at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin to demand the release of 2,000 beagles used for research. Police have responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests. The protests are part of ongoing efforts to shut down the facility, which faces allegations of animal mistreatment. Today’s clashes follow previous attempts to rescue dogs.
A series of fatal incidents have emerged in California and Washington as investigators pursue homicide and related charges. In Aberdeen, Washington, a 36-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murder and related offenses after the death of his son, Aiden, who had previously been in foster care. In California, a fatal stabbing spree near Modesto has left three people dead, including a 23-year-old mother, a grandmother, and an infant, with the suspect in custody. Investigations describe a pattern of violence tied to personal disputes. Authorities are coordinating across jurisdictions to determine motives and connections between cases.
Nick Reiner has filed court papers seeking immediate access to a trust worth at least $1.5 million to pay his defense after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Trustees are accused of denying funds, prompting the petition. The case unfolds as prosecutors consider possible death-penalty charges.
A set of lawsuits allege that Genesis Tech used shell companies to mask profits and move funds overseas, prompting a lawsuit by the FTC. Separately, LA County faces scrutiny over a massive child-sex-abuse settlement amid fraud concerns, while a separate case involves real estate schemes tied to a Palm Beach figure.
The LA County DA has charged Carlos Mencia with 12 counts for failing to report personal and corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024, alleging more than $8.7 million in income and over $300,000 in unpaid taxes. Bail was reduced to $50,000 pending further proceedings; a first court appearance is scheduled.