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.
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman has filed six felony counts for personal income tax and six for corporate taxes dating 2019–2024, accusing comedian Carlos Mencia of owing more than $300,000 on $8.7 million in income. He remains in custody on $250,000 bail and is set for a court appearance; charges could bring over a decade in prison if convicted on all counts.